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GL04 GJX

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,454 mi
Last recorded99,454 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 GJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 99,454 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outter casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 99,438 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outter casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 96,370 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 96,370 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,911 miles

o/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/f shock absorber corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2021 92,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

n/s and o/s/f shock absorbers corroding

o/s/f coil spring corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,096 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 91,096 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 90,051 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive around the sump seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,275 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 86,273 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise tracking

Pass 23 Oct 2017 84,436 miles

nearside and offside headlamps starting to fade

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly perished and tread 3mm

slight play in nearside and offside inner rack ends

Fail 23 Oct 2017 84,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside headlamps starting to fade

nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly perished and tread 3mm

slight play in nearside and offside inner rack ends

Pass 31 Oct 2016 82,776 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 82,776 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,189 miles

all wheel rims slightly damaged

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits 2/1.6mm and worn low on edges

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Nov 2015 81,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all wheel rims slightly damaged

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front tyre worn close to legal limits 2/1.6mm and worn low on edges

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,619 miles

front discs corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,252 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,691 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,414 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,737 miles

Offside front spot lamp missing

Fail 25 May 2010 47,619 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside front spot lamp missing

Pass 22 May 2009 41,016 miles

Offside front spot lamp missing

Fail 22 May 2009 41,016 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside front spot lamp missing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,645 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,795 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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GL04 GJX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GL04 GJX, 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 GL04 GJX registered?

GL04 GJX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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