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AB55 YYY

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,686 mi
Last recorded97,686 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 YYY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,686 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 93,581 miles

has slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,388 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,868 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 4 Aug 2012 70,966 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 70,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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 Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 61,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear disc slighty worn

Pass 5 Jan 2010 53,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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AB55 YYY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB55 YYY, 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 AB55 YYY registered?

AB55 YYY is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is AB55 YYY safe to buy?

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