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GR04 APZ

2004 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,653 mi
Last recorded115,653 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 APZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 115,653 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 115,582 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 105,970 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar droplink bushes

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Fail 14 May 2015 105,969 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight play in both front anti roll bar droplink bushes

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 16 May 2014 102,022 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 101,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,814 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,812 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

rear exhaust mount poor condition

Fail 5 May 2012 75,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2012 75,902 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 63,566 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

bonnet safty catch stiff

Pass 18 Apr 2009 44,045 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 44,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 33,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 27,908 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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GR04 APZ is a 2004 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GR04 APZ, 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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GR04 APZ is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 July 2004.

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