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GP53 HNG

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

73,291 mi
Last recorded73,291 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HNG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,291 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,258 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 63,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 63,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested suspect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,483 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks inbetween tyre tread

Fail 13 Jun 2016 53,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks inbetween tyre tread

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,454 miles

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers split not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tyre tread

Fail 12 Jun 2015 49,454 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front anti roll bar link rubbers split not resulting in excessive movement

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tyre tread

Pass 25 Jun 2014 46,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking through tread

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

Offside rear tyre cracking through tread

WATER PUMP NOISY

Fail 23 Jun 2014 46,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking through tread

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

Offside rear tyre cracking through tread

WATER PUMP NOISY

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,673 miles

advisories from previous test no 287007463043

Fail 8 Mar 2013 43,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2012 39,942 miles

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

Centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded

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

Neaside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

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

Offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2012 39,942 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Centre exhaust clamp heavily corroded

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

Neaside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

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

Offside rear seat belt not fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,797 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,616 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,286 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,456 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 20,334 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all tyre side walls perished

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 HNG is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol 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 GP53 HNG, 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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GP53 HNG is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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