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AD05 DWV

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,354 mi
Last recorded95,354 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DWV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 95,354 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 94,641 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Washers working but low pressure

Fail 12 Apr 2024 94,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Washers working but low pressure

Pass 27 Apr 2023 89,325 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 85,292 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 85,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,211 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 80,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,275 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strutt top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 77,275 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strutt top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,605 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

exhaust rear section rubber mounting heavily perished

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,936 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 24 Oct 2016 63,932 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,780 miles

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE CRACKS ON TREAD FACE

Fail 5 Oct 2015 54,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

ALL 4 TYRES HAVE CRACKS ON TREAD FACE

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS HAVE CRROSION ON INNER FACE

Pass 18 Sep 2014 53,473 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2014 53,465 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,886 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 51,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,191 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,811 miles

offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 16 Sep 2011 44,766 miles

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

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

brake fluid level on minimum

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,151 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,648 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,259 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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AD05 DWV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD05 DWV, 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 AD05 DWV registered?

AD05 DWV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 July 2005.

Is AD05 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 DWV shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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