Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v reliable?

Based on MOT data from 948 vehicles, the 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Renault Clio Dynamique 16v (2004)

948 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.4% first-time pass rate

2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v

CarHunch analysed 948 real MOT records for the 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2004 Clio is in serious trouble: just 33.7% pass on the first attempt versus the UK average of 80%, with petrol variants catastrophically failing at 0.4% pass rate while the "Other" fuel variants manage 78%. The complete absence of dangerous defects is a small mercy, but it doesn't change the fact that nearly two-thirds of these cars fail their MOT outright.

At nearly 105,000 miles median (the car is 20 years old), these Clios are carrying significant wear, and the 0.38 average failures per vehicle suggests recurring issues rather than isolated problems. If you're considering this model, get a pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you trust, because MOT history alone won't tell you whether you're buying into expensive, recurring repairs or a one-off fix.

The 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (87.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

87.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

105k

Middle half: 54k–105k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 87.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 948 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 948 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (57%)	541	94.4%	0
Other (43%)	407	78%	0.89

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,759 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 38.3%

1,441

Silver 23.8%

895

Blue 22%

828

Red 9.7%

363

Grey 2.6%

Green 1.3%

Yellow 1.3%

Beige 0.6%

White 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

104,880

typical

54,059

low mileage

104,880

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v vehicles fall between 54,059 and 104,880 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 54,059 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 54,059–104,880 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16vs sit.

⚠ Over 141,588 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16v — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 13% of 2004 Renault Clio Dynamique 16vs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (13% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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