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GL04 RZW

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

81,466 mi
Last recorded81,466 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 RZW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 81,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,547 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2024 78,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 72,231 miles

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

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

Slight leak from n/s c/v gaiter

Fail 6 Oct 2023 72,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Slight leak from n/s c/v gaiter

Pass 14 Oct 2022 68,673 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 67,324 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 67,313 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 67,305 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 66,133 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 66,133 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,645 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 60,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 60,191 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 51,370 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside front tyre heavily deteriorated

offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,881 miles

both front anti roll bar link rubbers perishing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

both rear tyres perishing

osr wheel bearing very slightly ruff when rotated

rear exhaust rubber mount perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2015 40,939 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 40,931 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 29,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 18,495 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 18,220 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 17,835 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,587 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,229 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 17,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,803 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 16,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Spare tyre defective

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 RZW is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

GL04 RZW is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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