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AV53 ZBY

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 110,966 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 110,954 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 108,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 108,641 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 102,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 102,543 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle STICKING. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 99,500 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 95,736 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,793 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,428 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 82,428 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 75,668 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,089 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,772 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 48,049 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 48,049 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,823 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Feb 2010 41,823 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,617 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 26,606 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,019 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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AV53 ZBY is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV53 ZBY, 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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AV53 ZBY is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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