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AE55 ZZJ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,963 mi
Last recorded97,963 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 97,963 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 93,600 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 93,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 93,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc breaking up on inside edge of inner surface and surface deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven rear service brake slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc breaking up on inside edge of inner surface and surface deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear brake slow to operate and recording 51% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread paint on upper part of registration plate (6.3.1d)

Front secondary bonnet catch deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 1.85mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front section of wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated but system secure

Fail 8 Sep 2017 92,099 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 85,430 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,988 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 71,880 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 71,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,679 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 63,679 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

rear lights tinted but is perfectly visible

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,736 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has lights fitted that are not of a standard type!

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,598 miles

major work carried out to front of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2010 31,885 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wiper blades slightly smearing on screen

offside and nearside front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,101 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 18,423 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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AE55 ZZJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE55 ZZJ, 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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AE55 ZZJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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