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AF55 GHU

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,201 mi
Last recorded142,201 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GHU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 142,201 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 133,668 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,544 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres have inner edge wear

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2016 124,544 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front tyres have inner edge wear

rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 115,478 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 115,477 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

Pass 28 Aug 2014 104,478 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 104,478 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 85,047 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 85,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,473 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 66,473 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,493 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,698 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 rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 5 Sep 2009 33,741 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AF55 GHU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF55 GHU, 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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What year was AF55 GHU registered?

AF55 GHU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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