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AV04 GFY

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

147,137 mi
Last recorded147,137 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 GFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 147,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS NOT PRESENT AT TIME OF TEST ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 147,132 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test REAR SEATS AND SEAT BELTS NOT PRESENT AT TIME OF TEST ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 144,321 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2023 144,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,543 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rack tie rod joint play

Fail 8 Oct 2020 143,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rack tie rod joint play

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 130,711 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 129,771 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 122,619 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong ADVISE (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 122,292 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play strong ADVISE (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,808 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 110,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,883 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 99,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,879 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2014 93,877 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 85,430 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 85,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,259 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 80,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 71,713 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 23 Dec 2011 71,703 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

offside front tyre getting low on tread

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Dec 2010 63,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,485 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 57,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,312 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,950 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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AV04 GFY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AV04 GFY, 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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AV04 GFY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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