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AD05 DXJ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,776 mi
Last recorded53,776 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 53,776 miles

21% imbalance across rear axle

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2024 51,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 48,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,428 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 44,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 43,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 42,339 miles

all 4 tyres perished!

Fail 23 Nov 2016 42,337 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres perished!

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 40,362 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish!

Pass 28 Jul 2014 39,239 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 39,237 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,668 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,052 miles

slight exhaust blow & corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2012 34,045 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight exhaust blow & corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,247 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 21,979 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 21,979 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 16,472 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 DXJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AD05 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

AD05 DXJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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