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AD05 PLU

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

135,890 mi
Last recorded135,890 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 135,890 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 135,890 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 130,896 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 130,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 123,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,906 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount bush split

Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,906 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount bush split

Pass 15 Sep 2016 116,554 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 116,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 112,451 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear wiper blade deteriated

Fail 9 Sep 2015 112,451 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack has slight play

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,655 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s and o/s outer anti-roll bar links deteriated

slight surface cracking to o/s rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2014 107,655 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s and o/s outer anti-roll bar links deteriated

slight surface cracking to o/s rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 104,540 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar link detereorated

nearside front tyre cracks in sidewall

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm (legal limit)

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread pattern

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm (legal limit)

offside front anti-roll bar link detereorated

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear exhaust mount rubber braking up

Fail 13 Sep 2013 104,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front anti-roll bar link detereorated

nearside front tyre cracks in sidewall

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm (legal limit)

nearside rear tyre cracks in tread pattern

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm (legal limit)

offside front anti-roll bar link detereorated

offside rear tyre 3mm

rear exhaust mount rubber braking up

Pass 11 Sep 2012 95,887 miles

near side rear tyre cracked

off side front drop link bushes deteriated

Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,885 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracked

off side front brake disc deteriated

off side front drop link bushes deteriated

Fail 7 Sep 2011 82,469 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cracks in n/s/r tyre

front discs worn

rear seat belt stalks stiff opperating ok

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,469 miles

cracks in n/s/r tyre

front discs worn

rear seat belt stalks stiff opperating ok

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,569 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs deteriating

front brake pads getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2010 69,569 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front brake discs deteriating

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,198 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 57,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,388 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 PLU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 PLU, 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 PLU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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