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AF55 GLV

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,008 mi
Last recorded69,008 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GLV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 69,008 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 64,791 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 64,783 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 59,629 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,610 miles

front brakes worn

front tyres worn

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,804 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 47,250 miles

rear tyres worn / deteriorating ,, o/s poor

Pass 4 Nov 2019 44,072 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 44,070 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 40,379 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 37,393 miles

20% front brake imbalance

Pass 28 Oct 2016 33,950 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,012 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 31,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 27,463 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 24,580 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres perrished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,073 miles

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

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

surface cracking on all front and rear tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,939 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,934 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,608 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 GLV 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 81.8%.

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 GLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 GLV registered?

AF55 GLV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is AF55 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 GLV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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