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GL54 FHK

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,004 mi
Last recorded133,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 FHK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,004 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 133,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 131,470 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 131,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 128,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 May 2015 122,937 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2015 122,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,774 miles

Offside front steering arm slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2014 116,774 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2012 104,367 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 97,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear registration plate loose

Fail 9 Aug 2011 97,746 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear registration plate loose

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,261 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 92,261 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,974 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Jul 2008 68,070 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY AND HAS LOWER EFFORT THAN NEAR SIDE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS?.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 68,070 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES.

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY AND HAS LOWER EFFORT THAN NEAR SIDE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS?.

Pass 10 Dec 2007 56,807 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 56,807 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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GL54 FHK is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GL54 FHK, 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 GL54 FHK registered?

GL54 FHK is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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