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AF05 GZN

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,141 mi
Last recorded86,141 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GZN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 86,141 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 81,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,466 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger damaged

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 79,466 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front (2.4.G.2)

Coolant bottle low

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger damaged

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,919 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2014 65,031 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,031 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,194 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 51,009 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 44,968 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,968 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 39,088 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 31,494 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 22,601 miles

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

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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AF05 GZN is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF05 GZN, 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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What year was AF05 GZN registered?

AF05 GZN is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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