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AV53 ZGC

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,410 mi
Last recorded89,410 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 89,410 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 89,409 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 86,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 86,786 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 80,060 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 80,060 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 72,497 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 72,497 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 70,182 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 70,182 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,329 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 67,329 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 64,842 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 64,842 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,066 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,198 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 59,152 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,013 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,012 miles

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

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

both front brakes binding

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,998 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 52,125 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 52,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,169 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 45,167 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,796 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 40,796 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,475 miles

n/s/f c.v gaiter loose on housing & slight weapage of grease

Fail 22 Jan 2009 35,427 miles

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

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

n/s/f c.v gaiter loose on housing & slight weapage of grease

Pass 30 Jan 2008 30,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,718 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 ZGC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZGC, 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 ZGC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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