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AF55 GVZ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,113 mi
Last recorded107,113 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 107,113 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 102,258 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to fog up (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 102,258 miles

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both starting to fog up (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 99,639 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 99,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 86,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,427 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,798 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,056 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 57,934 miles

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

O/S rear tyre worn down to 3mm in places.

Oil leak

Some washer jets not working.

Fail 17 Jan 2014 57,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S rear tyre worn down to 3mm in places.

Oil leak

Some washer jets not working.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,225 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,485 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,494 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,890 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 GVZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

AF55 GVZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is AF55 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 GVZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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