2004 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · LF04 PXU
2004 Renault Clio (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 135,375 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF04 PXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 135,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF04 PXU 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 (LF04 PXU) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Behind cat (6.1.2 (a))”; “Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Behind cat at joint. (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LF04 PXU Mileage History
- 12/09/2022132,354 mi
- 06/09/2023133,568 mi+1,214 mi
- 20/09/2024134,431 mi+863 mi
- 18/12/2024134,435 mi+4 mi
- 12/12/2025135,375 mi+940 mi
Average of roughly 929 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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