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AV04 GXS

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,132 mi
Last recorded94,132 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 GXS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 94,132 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear discs lipped on edges.

Rear wiper missing.

Rough noise from gear box.

Boot difficult to open.

Both front seats do not fold forward.

Both headlamp mounts damaged.

Both rear tyres perished.

Damge to front, rear and nearside sill.

Front discs lipped, pitted and in poor condition.

Front of vehicle repaired with tape.

Steel wheel fitted to front of vehicle.

Vehicle difficult to select gear.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,369 miles

Airbag light on

Damage to front of vehicle and nearside sill

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Offside rear light damaged

Rear wiper missing

Slight dampness to both outer CV gaiters

Winsdcreen marked

Fail 18 Jan 2013 81,369 miles

Airbag light on

Damage to front of vehicle and nearside sill

Engine management light on

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Offside rear light damaged

Rear wiper missing

Slight dampness to both outer CV gaiters

Winsdcreen marked

Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,902 miles

Air bag light on

Both headlamp mounts damaged but not insecure

Damage to front of vehicle and nearside sill

Offside rear light damaged

Oil leak from engine

Rear wiper arm missing

Travel in handbrake

Fail 15 Dec 2011 66,902 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on

Both headlamp mounts damaged but not insecure

Damage to front of vehicle and nearside sill

Offside rear light damaged

Oil leak from engine

Rear brake pads on limit

Rear wiper arm missing

Travel in handbrake

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,160 miles

Alternator belt incorrectly fitted

Condensation to nearside headlamp

Damage to front and nearside of vehicle

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Rear wiper blade split

Slight damage to front subframe

Fail 3 Nov 2010 55,160 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator belt incorrectly fitted

Condensation to nearside headlamp

Damage to front and nearside of vehicle

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Rear wiper blade split

Slight damage to front subframe

Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,703 miles

Both Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Axle Mounting Bushes Perishing

Both rear Tyres Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusting

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

Rear Brake Discs Rusting

Rear Brake Pads Low

Fail 20 Aug 2009 46,703 miles

Both Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Axle Mounting Bushes Perishing

Both rear Tyres Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusting

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm (Legal Limit 1.6mm)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake Discs Rusting

Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,936 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 GXS is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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