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AV04 GSU

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,757 mi
Last recorded89,757 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 GSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,757 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 89,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 76,755 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 76,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 70,398 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 70,398 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,184 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 58,917 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 44,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 39,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 36,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2012 34,044 miles

high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 14 May 2012 34,018 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 May 2011 31,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front discs inner surface corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 28,753 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear centre brake light dim

Pass 21 May 2009 27,615 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,814 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,089 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 GSU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GSU, 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 GSU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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