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AV53 ZDU

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

84,250 mi
Last recorded84,250 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZDU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,250 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake caliper play in mountings

steering column lower bearing play

Fail 25 Feb 2015 84,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake caliper play in mountings

steering column lower bearing play

Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,035 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 77,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,747 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,747 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,398 miles

nearside rear tyre crack around side wall

Fail 4 Feb 2012 65,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre crack around side wall

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,400 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 63,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 60,459 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 60,459 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 54,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,182 miles

both front brake discs are worn near to the limit reccomend replacement

both front tyres are badly cracked

both number plates are in a poor condition

offside front seat belt is twisted and slighlty frayed reccomend repair

offside rear seat base is insecure reccomend repair

rear exhaust mount is in poor condition

vaccumm hose from inlet mainfold is leaking strongly suspect it is the servo hose but cannot confirm due to engine covers obscuring view strongly reccomend replacement

Fail 21 Jan 2009 39,182 miles

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

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

both front brake discs are worn near to the limit reccomend replacement

both front tyres are badly cracked

both number plates are in a poor condition

offside front seat belt is twisted and slighlty frayed reccomend repair

offside rear seat base is insecure reccomend repair

rear exhaust mount is in poor condition

vaccumm hose from inlet mainfold is leaking strongly suspect it is the servo hose but cannot confirm due to engine covers obscuring view strongly reccomend replacement

Pass 18 Jan 2008 34,005 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,167 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 30,167 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZDU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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