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A7 BLA

2005 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

52,070 mi
Last recorded52,070 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 52,070 miles

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

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 7 Jun 2017 52,070 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Jun 2016 49,056 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 46,871 miles

Noise heard from front CV joint on road test

Rear tyre pressures low

Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,870 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear tyre pressures low

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,916 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 43,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,248 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,673 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 33,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,813 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 29,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,561 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 26,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,041 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 21,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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A7 BLA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 A7 BLA, 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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A7 BLA is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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