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AD05 DXA

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,205 mi
Last recorded129,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DXA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 129,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

both drop link bushes perished

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 120,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes split and perished

lowered suspension coil springs fitted.

o/s/f wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre on right hand lock

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/r inner wheel rim slightly buckled

wiring on lambda sensor insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2017 120,567 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes split and perished

lowered suspension coil springs fitted.

o/s/f wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre on right hand lock

o/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/r inner wheel rim slightly buckled

wiring on lambda sensor insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2016 113,168 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 27 Oct 2016 113,133 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 103,048 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,756 miles

Front Brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust support mounting deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 82,976 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre slight damage to inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 82,666 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside front tyre slight damage to inner sidewall

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 69,522 miles

Nearside rear exhaust rubber cracking

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,522 miles

Nearside rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,515 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,515 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 31,503 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 DXA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DXA, 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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AD05 DXA is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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