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GL04 SXW

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,791 mi
Last recorded116,791 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 116,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 116,791 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 108,067 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting but no play at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres uneven wear

Fail 7 May 2019 17,023 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting but no play at present (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres uneven wear

Pass 13 Apr 2018 99,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play front top mounts

Fail 11 Apr 2018 99,330 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f headlamp slightly detriorated

slight play front top mounts

Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 76,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Headlamps slightly detriorated

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 66,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps slightly detriorated

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2014 66,385 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamps slightly detriorated

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r child seat

parking brake lever slightly insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2013 54,298 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres cut to cords

both front tyres deteriorated, cracks

n/s/r child seat

parking brake lever slightly insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,842 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre small cut in tred

o/s/f tyre small cut in tred

Fail 4 Sep 2012 48,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre small cut in tred

o/s/f tyre small cut in tred

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,945 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 44,945 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)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,035 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread not showing ply/cords

Pass 21 Aug 2009 31,354 miles

front brake pads look low

Pass 20 May 2008 18,317 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 14,035 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 SXW is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

GL04 SXW is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 July 2004.

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