2004 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · CE54 GFV
2004 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 120,193 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE54 GFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 120,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE54 GFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Clio (CE54 GFV) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are 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: “Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
CE54 GFV Mileage History
- 29/05/202499,070 mi
- 29/05/202499,070 mi
- 30/04/2025107,298 mi+8,228 mi
- 01/05/2025107,298 mi
- 09/07/2026120,193 mi+12,895 mi
Average of roughly 10,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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