2004 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · EF54 YVD
2004 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 83,519 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF54 YVD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
- 83,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF54 YVD 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 (EF54 YVD) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Strut mount (5.3.3 ”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EF54 YVD Mileage History
- 28/09/202367,335 mi
- 28/09/202367,335 mi
- 03/10/202475,530 mi+8,195 mi
- 04/10/202475,532 mi+2 mi
- 30/09/202583,519 mi+7,987 mi
Average of roughly 8,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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