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GL53 VRO

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,236 mi
Last recorded51,236 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VRO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 51,236 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 51,236 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 43,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 43,531 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 28,928 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 28,928 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 27,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 26,560 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,838 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 25,031 miles

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2014 25,022 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2013 24,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,702 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,126 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 17,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,997 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 12,061 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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GL53 VRO is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL53 VRO, 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 GL53 VRO registered?

GL53 VRO is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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