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1993 CS

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,395 mi
Last recorded63,395 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1993 CS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,395 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 155,632 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 54,483 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 150,825 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 147,499 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 147,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,467 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 32,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 146,540 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,310 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 134,125 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 129,669 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 123,905 miles

Catalytic converter corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 108,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,426 miles

outer sills covered

Fail 20 Jun 2014 93,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sills covered

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,263 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,535 miles

o/s headlamp aim on upper limits

Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,515 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s headlamp aim on upper limits

Pass 24 May 2011 39,536 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 31,393 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 24,307 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 16,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 16,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads getting low

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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1993 CS is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1993 CS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1993 CS registered?

1993 CS is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is 1993 CS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1993 CS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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