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A3 NEK

2005 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,494 mi
Last recorded115,494 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NEK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 115,494 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,953 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 112,467 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,868 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 110,804 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 107,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 105,776 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,491 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 96,153 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 93,266 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 92,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 89,966 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 82,641 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 82,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,501 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,645 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,384 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 52,714 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,916 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,827 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,974 miles

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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A3 NEK is a 2005 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A3 NEK, 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 A3 NEK registered?

A3 NEK is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is A3 NEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 NEK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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