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2005 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,357 mi
Last recorded183,357 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 WLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 183,357 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe rubber mounting perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of measurable tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 176,722 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 169,491 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 169,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 160,143 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 150,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 141,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 134,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer bald tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 134,256 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer bald tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 122,023 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 121,966 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 121,966 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 111,427 miles

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 99,268 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,736 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,140 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,139 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,417 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 47,169 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 35,511 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 29,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 29,240 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,347 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 25,345 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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1 WLU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 1 WLU, 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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1 WLU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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