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AF05 HDG

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

142,603 mi
Last recorded142,603 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 142,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 142,603 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 132,908 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 132,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 130,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 127,938 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 125,660 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 125,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 123,235 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 123,233 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 123,203 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both n/s and o/s ( frosted lenses ) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

brake fluid level low

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2017 108,727 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,079 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,809 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 74,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,103 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 67,979 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 67,973 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 61,805 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 61,805 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,403 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 52,403 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,441 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,162 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2009 39,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 27 May 2008 27,968 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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AF05 HDG is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HDG, 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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AF05 HDG is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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