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AF05 HFR

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,659 mi
Last recorded103,659 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 103,659 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded runs along axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside/offside front inner sills/jacking point damaged/rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,015 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,719 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 99,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,250 miles

exhaust centre box has a temporary repair.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 92,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER SPLIT & BLOWING. TEMP REPAIR EFFECTED (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 86,131 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,131 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,789 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 82,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 71,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 58,281 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)

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

both front tyres worn inner edges soon req renew

os spot light glass broken

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,281 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)

both front tyres worn inner edges soon req renew

os spot light glass broken

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,671 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 30,117 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,278 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 26,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,612 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 21,612 miles

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

Offside 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 HFR is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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