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AE54 VFB

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,622 mi
Last recorded165,622 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VFB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 165,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule corroded and thin

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroded and thin

Pass 13 Jun 2017 156,145 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 155,989 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' by mirror (8.3.1e)

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2016 150,115 miles

Aftermarket steering wheel previously fitted

Front Brake discs inner scored

exhaust mountings breaking up but system still supported

Fail 9 Jun 2016 150,113 miles

Driver's airbag missing after market steering wheel fitted (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mountings breaking up but system still supported

Pass 25 Jun 2015 136,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 136,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 127,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 120,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 110,135 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 110,085 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,646 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2011 94,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 82,006 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 82,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,059 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,866 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 53,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AE54 VFB is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 AE54 VFB, 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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AE54 VFB is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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