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AU04 SZW

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,790 mi
Last recorded68,790 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 SZW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,790 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,724 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,596 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 61,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,010 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 58,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 56,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,459 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,457 miles

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

N/S/F brake slow to respond.

O/S/R brake slow to respond.

Pass 15 May 2012 43,299 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 43,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,489 miles

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

Windscreen is scratched

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,015 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 30,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,380 miles

tread cracking on nearside front tyre

tread cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 12,611 miles

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 SZW is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SZW, 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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AU04 SZW is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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