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GP53 VZE

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,583 mi
Last recorded100,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VZE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,583 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 100,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,654 miles

both headlights slightly tarnished

Fail 7 Jan 2017 95,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

both headlights slightly tarnished

Pass 14 Jan 2016 93,992 miles

Front Both sides inner steering tie arm slight play ball joint

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Jan 2016 93,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both sides inner steering tie arm slight play ball joint

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 91,918 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 87,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f side repeater lens missing at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2014 87,228 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f side repeater lens missing at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2014 87,066 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

wipers poor operation

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,619 miles

Driver's seat belt fraying

Offside side repeater lens missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 77,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat belt fraying

Offside side repeater lens missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,610 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2012 66,610 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,859 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 53,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,698 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 41,698 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,373 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 35,373 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 28,204 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,204 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,327 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 VZE is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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