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AF04 VME

2004 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,827 mi
Last recorded91,827 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Clio61,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 VME
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2012 91,827 miles

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

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

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

advise front discs worn

Pass 21 May 2012 91,827 miles

advise front discs worn

Pass 24 May 2011 81,109 miles

nearside rear tyre worn.only just passes

Fail 24 May 2011 81,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn.only just passes

Pass 24 May 2010 69,673 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 69,673 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 57,567 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 57,567 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both sets of front anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2008 44,343 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2008 44,343 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 35,078 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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AF04 VME is a 2004 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AF04 VME, 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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AF04 VME is a 2004 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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