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AV53 ZJZ

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,476 mi
Last recorded74,476 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 74,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tie rod got play

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,943 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,687 miles

airbag light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 40,687 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,651 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

airbag light on

nearside and offside front wipers torn and smearing slightly

nearside and offside rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

nearside front drop link corroded and rubbers splitting

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

offside front brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished and splitting

Fail 24 Feb 2012 36,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

airbag light on

nearside and offside front wipers torn and smearing slightly

nearside and offside rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

nearside front drop link corroded and rubbers splitting

nearside rear tyre cracking between treads

offside front brake sticking slightly

rear exhaust rubber mounting perished and splitting

Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,237 miles

Exhaust tailpipe rubber mounting deteriorated.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,237 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe rubber mounting deteriorated.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,954 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 28,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,336 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 17,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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 ZJZ is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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