2004 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · YO04 SZE
2004 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 59,128 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YO04 SZE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2018
- 59,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YO04 SZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Clio (YO04 SZE) between September 2007 and September 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YO04 SZE Mileage History
- 12/09/200721,477 mi
- 22/09/200822,517 mi+1,040 mi
- 04/03/201027,254 mi+4,737 mi
- 04/03/201027,254 mi
- 11/03/201129,103 mi+1,849 mi
- 13/03/201232,941 mi+3,838 mi
- 14/03/201232,941 mi
- 28/03/201340,209 mi+7,268 mi
- 28/03/201340,209 mi
- 04/04/201444,802 mi+4,593 mi
- 13/08/201548,817 mi+4,015 mi
- 14/08/201548,817 mi
- 01/08/201651,104 mi+2,287 mi
- 31/07/201753,574 mi+2,470 mi
- 31/07/201753,574 mi
- 17/08/201858,738 mi+5,164 mi
- 13/09/201859,128 mi+390 mi
Average of roughly 3,422 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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