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GN04 JNF

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,987 mi
Last recorded115,987 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 JNF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 115,987 miles

Nearside Outer cv boot seaping grease

Front top strut mounts play

Fail 16 Sep 2019 115,987 miles

Front top strut mounts play

Nearside Outer cv boot seaping grease

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 110,875 miles

Offside Front top strut mount play

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres on legal limit

rear tyres close to limit

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 110,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top strut mount play

front brake pads wearing thin

front tyres on legal limit

rear tyres close to limit

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 103,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 103,874 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 93,542 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 93,542 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 90,407 miles

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam rear bush (2.5.A.1a)

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

rear wiper worn

Fail 17 Nov 2015 90,407 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam rear bush (2.5.A.1a)

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

oil level low

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,187 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper worn rubber

Fail 15 Nov 2014 85,082 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper worn rubber

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/f outer cv joint noisey

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rea brake efficiency low

Uunderside corrosion.Front discs inner edges worn.

Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s/f outer cv joint noisey

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Uunderside corrosion.Front discs inner edges worn.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing. slight black smoke when revved.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 71,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing. slight black smoke when revved.

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,631 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

headlamp lences milky,hand brake sklight notchy,underside surface corosion,slight smoke when revved.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 58,624 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 58,624 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 49,178 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,559 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,534 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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GN04 JNF is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GN04 JNF, 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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GN04 JNF is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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