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AF05 HFM

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HFM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,521 miles

Headlights poor

Fail 9 Mar 2018 119,521 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlights poor

N/s/r tyre flat and screw in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2017 116,208 miles

Brake discs corroding and pads low

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2017 116,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroding and pads low

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

N/s/f tyre very low on pressure

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,942 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perished

general corrosion to all underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 108,065 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2015 108,065 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,792 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 103,792 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,040 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Minor oil leaks

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,834 miles

Exhaust corroding

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2012 91,834 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear coil springs corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2011 83,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,025 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 59,907 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 HFM is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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