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GP53 VVN

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,120 mi
Last recorded105,120 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,120 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

engine light on

offside front brake lower on performance

rear exhaust mont

Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both headlamps deteriorated

engine light on

offside front brake lower on performance

rear exhaust mont

Pass 22 Aug 2015 99,910 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 99,910 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 94,924 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack noisy

Fail 11 Jul 2014 94,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering rack noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

coolant in expansion tank below min level

exhaust rear silencer support mount has a worn rubber

Fail 17 Oct 2013 93,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

coolant in expansion tank below min level

exhaust rear silencer support mount has a worn rubber

Pass 13 Oct 2012 91,154 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

engine management warning lamp on dashboard active

offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,593 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer rear support bracket, centre rubber deteriorated

front brake disks worn and lipped

offside front track rod inner ball joint has some play

offside front tyre has some damage to the sidewall. (tyre has been run flat)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 83,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer rear support bracket, centre rubber deteriorated

front brake disks worn and lipped

offside front track rod inner ball joint has some play

offside front tyre has some damage to the sidewall. (tyre has been run flat)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 69,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 31 Oct 2009 57,527 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Oct 2009 57,527 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Oct 2008 43,023 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 23,580 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 23,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 VVN is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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