MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,046 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air bag light on
All front wishbone bushes perished and slightly worn but not excessive
Both rear flexy hose ferrells are slightly corroded
Both rear tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant low
Engine oily
Exhaust rubbers are perished
Front discs are worn
Offside front flexy hose perished slightly
Offside front track rod end gaitor slightly perished
Offside inner sill holed outwith prescribed area
Servce brake and parking brake may benefit from some attention
Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Air bag light on
All front wishbone bushes perished and slightly worn but not excessive
Both rear flexy hose ferrells are slightly corroded
Both rear tyres have 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant low
Engine oily
Exhaust rubbers are perished
Front discs are worn
Offside front flexy hose perished slightly
Offside front track rod end gaitor slightly perished
Offside inner sill holed outwith prescribed area
Servce brake and parking brake may benefit from some attention
Slight lift in both front strut top mounts but not excessive
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Air bag light on
All front wishbone bushes slightly perished
Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake may benefit from some attention
Slight lift in offside front wheel but not excessive
both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear flexy ferrells are in poor condition
front discs are slightly corroded
AIR BAG light on dash
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front indicators slightly discoloured
engine damp
exhaust system corroded
nearside front rack end slightly movement
offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AIR BAG light on dash
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front indicators slightly discoloured
engine damp
exhaust system corroded
front brakes imbalance
nearside front rack end slightly movement
offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
slight noise from offside front wheel bearing
air bag light on dash
offside front wishbone rear bush de bonding
oil leak at engine
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Air bag light on
Both front tyres wearing inner edges
Coolant leak
Front discs are in poor condition
Front pads getting low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Renault Clio?
Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 OYC is a 1997 Renault Clio in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 71,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A5 OYC, 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 29 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A5 OYC registered?
A5 OYC is a 1997 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 April 1997.
Is A5 OYC safe to buy?
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