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2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,463 mi
Last recorded82,463 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,463 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,705 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 78,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,184 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 74,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,846 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 57,223 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front tyre low tread and perished

side repeater lenses missing both sides but still correct colour

Fail 29 Apr 2013 57,078 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside mirror glass missing

offside front tyre low tread and perished

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

side repeater lenses missing both sides but still correct colour

Pass 30 Apr 2012 50,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2011 47,058 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 42,858 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 42,858 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 37,977 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 37,977 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 33,091 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 May 2008 33,091 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2007 27,246 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 VPN is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GL04 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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