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AF55 GLJ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,783 mi
Last recorded45,783 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 45,783 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,303 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,112 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 35,112 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 33,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,670 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,836 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 31,812 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,230 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking and in poor condition

Pass 3 Sep 2011 27,823 miles

both rear tyres crackking

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,115 miles

both rear tyres cracking

deep groove worn in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2010 26,115 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

deep groove worn in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,805 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 21,211 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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AF55 GLJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

AF55 GLJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AF55 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 GLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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