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AE05 WYC

2005 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

138,783 mi
Last recorded138,783 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 WYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 138,783 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 138,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 135,143 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 135,143 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,739 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of belt

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside constant velocity joint old gaiter clip insecure could affect ABS sensor,remove clip ASAP.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 130,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of belt

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2mm replace tyre ASAP (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside constant velocity joint old gaiter clip insecure could affect ABS sensor,remove clip ASAP.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,960 miles

body panel damage around vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2014 126,960 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

body panel damage around vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2013 21,273 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge but not to cords

Fail 24 Oct 2013 21,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge but not to cords

Pass 15 Nov 2012 113,830 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 113,830 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 96,897 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

body damage on several pannels but not a safety hazzard

Pass 1 Dec 2011 96,897 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Outer Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage on several pannels but not a safety hazzard

Pass 29 Sep 2010 79,362 miles

N/S/F tyre superficial damage to inner sidewall

N/S/R wing sheetmetal severe damage but not presenting a saftey hazard

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare wheel and tyre not servicable

Fail 29 Sep 2010 79,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre superficial damage to sidewall

N/S/R wing sheetmetal severe damage but not presenting a saftey hazard

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory rear wiper blade badly split

Spare tyre bald and flat

Pass 17 Aug 2009 59,570 miles

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

Slight wear N/S track rod inner end

Fail 17 Aug 2009 59,570 miles

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

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

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

Slight wear N/S track rod inner end

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,110 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,292 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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AE05 WYC is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AE05 WYC, 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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AE05 WYC is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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