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AH54 ABH

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,527 mi
Last recorded130,527 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH54 ABH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 130,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

handbrake lever slightly loose

headlamp lenses discolouring

nearside and offside front floors to sills starting to corrode

power steering rack/pipes damp

rear axle beam surface corrosion

small chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Nov 2024 125,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

power steering rack/pipes damp

small chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2024 125,344 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

power steering rack/pipes damp

small chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2023 120,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

power steering rack/pipes damp

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

gearbox damp with oil

power steering rack/pipes damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

power steering rack damp

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Sep 2020 104,674 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

power steering rack damp

steering rack mounting bushes worn

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,042 miles

windscreen chipped

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

Fail 3 Apr 2019 98,042 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine/gearbox damp with oil

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,687 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 95,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 94,771 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,835 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack inner joint offside

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,238 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,665 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,794 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 48,185 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 48,185 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

modified suspension fitted recommend engineers report

Fail 16 Sep 2008 34,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,172 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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AH54 ABH is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AH54 ABH, 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 AH54 ABH registered?

AH54 ABH is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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