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AF05 HFE

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

159,089 mi
Last recorded159,089 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 159,089 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 159,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 155,883 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 155,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play on both sides

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides extremely perished and cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 153,685 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 153,626 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front both top mounts have excessive movement

Pass 13 Jan 2020 151,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake master servo corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2020 151,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake master servo corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 148,113 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 148,111 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 23 Jan 2018 145,472 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 145,454 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 142,914 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 142,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,854 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 137,854 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 132,556 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 123,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2014 123,920 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2013 107,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip provision incomplete

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,500 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

washers pulsing slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2012 94,500 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

washers pulsing slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,796 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber anti-slip split

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,776 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,101 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 45,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,202 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,881 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 HFE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HFE, 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 HFE is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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