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GN04 VMX

2004 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,677 mi
Last recorded99,677 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 VMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 99,677 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 99,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 99,562 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,756 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 89,748 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 89,748 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 89,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Inner Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,845 miles

engine managment on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 87,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine managment on

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,487 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,056 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,262 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 59,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,340 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 VMX is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VMX, 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 GN04 VMX registered?

GN04 VMX is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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