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AV53 ZKE

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,708 mi
Last recorded121,708 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ZKE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 121,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 108,993 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

brake pipes greased

Fail 26 Jan 2013 95,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2012 84,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 84,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,673 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 74,613 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,253 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 64,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 53,763 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,356 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 43,356 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs and pads well worn

Pass 30 Jan 2007 33,170 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,012 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 ZKE is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black 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 ZKE, 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 ZKE is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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