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GM04 FBC

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

79,562 mi
Last recorded79,562 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 FBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 79,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 79,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2024 76,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Undertray likely to become detached insecure inner wing cover rubbing on tyre (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,707 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 72,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 67,002 miles

Age related corrosion on suspension components

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount at the rear is perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ON THE LIMIT NOW (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels slightly distorted on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 66,961 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Switch faulty (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at the top of the coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front shock absorber's corroding

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Scraping noise from inside the drum brake when rotating the wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2021 66,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 66,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 59,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 59,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With Indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates When Brake Applied (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge - On Limit Now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished - but still attached as required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tread, but not leaking air when tested - note tyre was under inflated during test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished - but still attached as required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 55,115 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hole in boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished - but still attached as required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tread, but not leaking air when tested - note tyre was under inflated during test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated re inflated to correct pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished - but still attached as required (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 53,194 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 53,188 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 51,997 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 51,997 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 50,378 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 50,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 48,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 48,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,970 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 37,028 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,272 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 28,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2011 17,179 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 14,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,279 miles

Exhaust manifold secondary heatshield peeling away from felt backing on engine bay bulkhead.

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 10,275 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 7,376 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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GM04 FBC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 GM04 FBC, 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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GM04 FBC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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