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AD05 HSL

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,445 mi
Last recorded115,445 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 HSL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 115,445 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 113,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 112,674 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 112,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 110,914 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,599 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 107,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,333 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 99,955 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 99,955 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,199 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,199 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,548 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,320 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 83,853 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 83,853 miles

Offside Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,707 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 81,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,566 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 78,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 75,921 miles

Airbag warning lamp on.

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Nearside front & nearside rear seats have child / small persons seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belts.

Wipers slightly smeery.

Fail 21 Jul 2012 75,291 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Airbag warning lamp on.

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front & nearside rear seats have child / small persons seats fitted not allowing full inspection of the adult belts.

Wipers slightly smeery.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,191 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,958 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,401 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 HSL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HSL, 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 HSL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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