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AJ05 CXL

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 119,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 119,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 114,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside handbrake cable frayed

Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,766 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 110,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,881 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,783 miles

Rear coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,965 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,445 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 85,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,873 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 69,069 miles

205/45/ZR16/83W. OF 2.5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Fail 27 Nov 2012 69,069 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

205/45/ZR16/83W. OF 2.5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 6mm.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,058 miles

205/45/16. OF 6 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Front pads 20% worn.

Rear pads 80% worn and binding slightly.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 63,057 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

205/45/16. OF 6 OR 6 NR 6 NF 4mm.

Front pads 20% worn.

Rear pads 80% worn and binding slightly.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,700 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield becoming loose

slight interference to the nearside rear lights

Fail 1 Oct 2010 56,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front discs lipped and corroded on inner face slightly

rear exhaust heat shield becoming loose

slight interference to the nearside rear lights

Pass 23 Sep 2009 50,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,322 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,804 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 38,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AJ05 CXL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ05 CXL, 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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AJ05 CXL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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