2004 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · LJ54 FZE
2004 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 77,445 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ54 FZE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/08/2024
- 77,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ54 FZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Clio (LJ54 FZE) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Coil spring fractured or broken Upper end broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LJ54 FZE Mileage History
- 25/08/202276,855 mi
- 01/09/202276,890 mi+35 mi
- 18/08/202377,078 mi+188 mi
- 16/08/202477,445 mi+367 mi
Average of roughly 298 miles per year across 4 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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- Coil-pack and TDC-sensor starting faultsModerate
One of the best-known Clio Mk2 issues. Failing coil packs or crank/TDC sensors cause misfires, poor starting and occasional cut-outs.
- Front coil spring and suspension wearModerate
Front springs, top mounts and lower arms are regular MOT items on the Mk2, especially on cars that have lived on rough roads and cheap tyres.
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