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AV53 ZJU

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,363 mi
Last recorded78,363 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 78,363 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension leg has play at top mount

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 77,401 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front top mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 66,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 57,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 57,962 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (1856015) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,220 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,853 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 49,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,392 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 45,078 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,668 miles

OSR wheel bearing noisy

Pass 20 Jan 2016 38,905 miles

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm

Fail 18 Jan 2016 38,905 miles

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

Front wiper blades poor

Nearside Front slight play inner steering arm

Nearside Front slight play suspension top mount

Offside Front slight play inner steering arm

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,454 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,021 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,378 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,631 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 23,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 16,351 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 12,906 miles

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorated, back peeling off.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,116 miles

rear number plate deteriorated, back peeling off.

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 ZJU is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV53 ZJU, 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 AV53 ZJU registered?

AV53 ZJU is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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The MOT history for AV53 ZJU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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