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GP53 VWB

2004 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,756 mi
Last recorded116,756 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,756 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake high

Fail 13 Aug 2020 116,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake high

Pass 17 Aug 2019 111,157 miles

engine oily

handbrake high. advise adjustment

nearside rear brake sticking

Fail 16 Aug 2019 111,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oily

handbrake high. advise adjustment

nearside rear brake sticking

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,174 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oily

offside outer constant velocity gaiter greasey

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2018 104,174 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine oily

offside outer constant velocity gaiter greasey

rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2017 95,678 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside side repeater lens missing

Fail 8 Aug 2017 95,678 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 91,173 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside side repeater lamp lens missing

Fail 28 Jul 2016 91,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside side repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,605 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside side repetor lens missing

Fail 21 Jul 2015 83,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside side repetor lens missing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,786 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 59,338 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,792 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,670 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,968 miles

front brake discs are worn very thin

Fail 4 Aug 2010 42,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs are worn very thin

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Jul 2009 38,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,944 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 33,944 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 23,693 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 23,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,155 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 VWB is a 2004 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VWB, 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 VWB is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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