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GL53 WDT

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,518 mi
Last recorded153,518 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 WDT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 153,518 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

Fail 3 May 2019 153,518 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 10 May 2018 147,721 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 147,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2017 142,374 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,147 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 136,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,908 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 123,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

middle exhaust clamp and bolt corroded

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2014 123,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

middle exhaust clamp and bolt corroded

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2013 111,011 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 111,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 103,641 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 103,641 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag lamp on

Pass 21 Dec 2010 95,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

washers frozen

Fail 21 Dec 2010 95,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded

washers frozen

Pass 22 Dec 2009 77,168 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 56,894 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,213 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,213 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,312 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 WDT is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black 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 GL53 WDT, 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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GL53 WDT is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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