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AV04 GVY

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,437 mi
Last recorded99,437 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 GVY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 99,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,260 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 90,271 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,117 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,767 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,958 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low

Rear tyres starting to crack

oil leak possible rocker cover

Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,958 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres starting to wear low

Rear tyres starting to crack

oil leak possible rocker cover

Pass 28 May 2019 78,326 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket starting to crack and perish

Fail 28 May 2019 78,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bushes starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to crack on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust bracket starting to crack and perish

Pass 25 May 2018 74,438 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 74,438 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 70,319 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 70,319 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2016 61,970 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 54,616 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 54,589 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 49,467 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 45,339 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 45,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2012 41,470 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 37,456 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 28,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,718 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,409 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 GVY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GVY, 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 AV04 GVY registered?

AV04 GVY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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