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GP53 HGC

2004 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,556 mi
Last recorded87,556 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 87,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack boot perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn uneven. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 87,481 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front steering rack boot perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn uneven. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,270 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 77,214 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,572 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 63,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,205 miles

Nearside Inner driveshaft gaiter has slight oil leak

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 41,314 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft boot leaking oil slightly.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 35,268 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 28,395 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 27,797 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 27,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 27,461 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 24,853 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,958 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 20,464 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 18,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,113 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 13,583 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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GP53 HGC is a 2004 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP53 HGC, 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 GP53 HGC registered?

GP53 HGC is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 February 2004.

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