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2004 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration OV04FBA
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 25 Sep 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,856 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 159,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,659 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,576 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,469 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2023 27 Jun 202629 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,894 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2022 27 Jun 202629 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,894 MI
27 Jun 202630 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads worn
- slight uneven service brake application between rears
- oil leak
- offside front road wheel damaged
- corrosion offside rear metal brake pipe
22 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,980 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 142,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,292 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
29 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,530 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,530 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,732 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2018 27 Jun 202622 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,726 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front cv gaiter deteriorated
- rear exhaust rubber mountain deteriorated
- engine management light lit
23 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105,254 MI
27 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,254 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2016 27 Jun 202619 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,621 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
19 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,621 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
26 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,354 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
26 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,920 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
26 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 76,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
31 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,227 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2012 27 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,227 MI
27 Jun 20268 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,258 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,446 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2010 27 Jun 202628 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,063 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2009 27 Jun 20262 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,618 MI
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OV04FBA was registered on 2004-03-30
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