2004 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · OV04 FBA
2004 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 159,856 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,856 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV04 FBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 159,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV04 FBA 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 (OV04 FBA) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused pattern (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused pattern (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))”.
OV04 FBA Mileage History
- 31/10/2023151,576 mi
- 14/10/2024155,593 mi+4,017 mi
- 16/10/2024155,659 mi+66 mi
- 17/09/2025159,703 mi+4,044 mi
- 26/09/2025159,856 mi+153 mi
Average of roughly 4,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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