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30 ECX

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,132 mi
Last recorded85,132 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 ECX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 85,132 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Split pin missing from both rear brake retaining pins

Pass 8 Dec 2018 83,434 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,451 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,949 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 78,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,293 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,803 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,963 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,963 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 61,865 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,507 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 50,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,850 miles

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

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,926 miles

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

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

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

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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30 ECX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 30 ECX, 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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30 ECX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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