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AU04 SZF

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,808 mi
Last recorded91,808 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 SZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 91,808 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine mounting excessively loose Rear gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,746 miles

No spare tyre

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Fail 15 Feb 2019 83,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

No spare tyre

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2018 81,256 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 81,256 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 77,996 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 77,955 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,533 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 47,601 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 47,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 35,101 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,433 miles

o/s front tyre worn off on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 29,312 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 29,311 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 27,368 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 23,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,422 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 18,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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AU04 SZF is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 61,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 SZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU04 SZF registered?

AU04 SZF is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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