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GL04 SFK

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

93,440 mi
Last recorded93,440 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 93,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to tilt drivers seat forward

Fail 24 May 2019 93,440 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective No image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Unable to tilt drivers seat forward

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,499 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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)

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

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)

offside dip beam image poor, due to headlight glass deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2018 83,499 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside dip beam image poor, due to headlight glass deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,511 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,511 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,225 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,208 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,452 miles

Front drop link bushes deteriorating

Offside front track rod end ball joint has play

Slight corrossion to rear coil springs

Pass 1 May 2014 60,366 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2014 60,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

foglamp warning light comes on when brakes applied

hazard warning light warning lamps go dim when brakes applied

Pass 28 May 2013 55,714 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 55,606 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 49,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2012 49,144 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2011 42,952 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2011 42,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes poor condition

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 36,285 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,945 miles

offside front droplink bush splitting

Fail 1 May 2009 31,706 miles

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)

offside front droplink bush splitting

Pass 30 May 2008 25,709 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 25,695 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 20,021 miles

front discs worn

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

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 SFK is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 SFK, 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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GL04 SFK is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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