2004 Renault Clio 2.0L Petrol · VU04 CNZ
2004 Renault Clio (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 136,256 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU04 CNZ Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 136,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU04 CNZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Renault Clio (VU04 CNZ) between June 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting BOTH REAR IN”; “Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting CHA”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
VU04 CNZ Mileage History
- 06/06/200727,966 mi
- 04/07/200840,091 mi+12,125 mi
- 22/08/200841,790 mi+1,699 mi
- 21/08/200951,510 mi+9,720 mi
- 22/08/200951,510 mi
- 21/08/201056,449 mi+4,939 mi
- 23/08/201056,454 mi+5 mi
- 05/09/201158,950 mi+2,496 mi
- 07/09/201158,952 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/201269,349 mi+10,397 mi
- 30/08/201376,749 mi+7,400 mi
- 04/09/201483,792 mi+7,043 mi
- 05/09/201483,972 mi+180 mi
- 11/09/201593,003 mi+9,031 mi
- 12/09/201593,004 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/201698,635 mi+5,631 mi
- 18/09/2017104,574 mi+5,939 mi
- 23/11/2018112,200 mi+7,626 mi
- 20/12/2019114,657 mi+2,457 mi
- 21/12/2019114,657 mi
- 21/12/2020118,337 mi+3,680 mi
- 23/08/2022121,138 mi+2,801 mi
- 25/08/2022121,152 mi+14 mi
- 24/08/2023123,039 mi+1,887 mi
- 05/09/2023123,040 mi+1 mi
- 03/09/2024126,593 mi+3,553 mi
- 10/09/2024126,600 mi+7 mi
- 03/09/2025130,974 mi+4,374 mi
- 20/08/2026135,874 mi+4,900 mi
- 10/09/2026136,256 mi+382 mi
Average of roughly 5,621 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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