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AV04 GVM

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

145,824 mi
Last recorded145,824 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 GVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 145,824 miles

Air bag lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules very rusty

ECU fault lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Front and rear tyres mis-matched

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside front indicator faded slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and aged

Offside door mirror shroud insecure

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in the nearside track rod inner ball joint

Spare tyre worn low

Fail 11 Feb 2013 145,824 miles

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

Air bag lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules very rusty

ECU fault lamp indicating a system fault or faults

Front and rear tyres mis-matched

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside front indicator faded slightly

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and aged

Offside door mirror shroud insecure

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting from the outer casings

Slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in the nearside track rod inner ball joint

Spare tyre worn low

Pass 28 Feb 2012 140,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 27 Feb 2012 140,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 18 Feb 2011 132,263 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 132,263 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)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 119,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 119,572 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 111,042 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 111,042 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 101,245 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 101,245 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 92,845 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 GVM is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GVM, 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 GVM is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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