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AF05 HFL

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,716 mi
Last recorded110,716 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 110,716 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 110,716 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 109,839 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 109,839 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,907 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 108,907 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 108,143 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 108,143 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 107,247 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,419 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,469 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 102,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 93,451 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 93,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc worn

slight play front steering arms

Fail 16 Mar 2013 76,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake disc worn

slight play front steering arms

Pass 24 Feb 2012 67,672 miles

both rear tyres are slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,280 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 24,492 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 HFL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF05 HFL, 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 HFL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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