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AD54 LHO

2005 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,985 mi
Last recorded110,985 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 LHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 110,985 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 101,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 101,303 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 100,079 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 98,370 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 98,361 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wind screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2020 95,446 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 90,493 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch heavy

outer sills damaged slightly

Fail 28 May 2019 90,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch heavy

outer sills damaged slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,744 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment N/S & O/S (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 67,338 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 67,338 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 67,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 66,544 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,711 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2014 61,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 55,220 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,751 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 48,255 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 48,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,649 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 43,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 32,286 miles

Air filter insecure

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,068 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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AD54 LHO is a 2005 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AD54 LHO, 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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AD54 LHO is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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