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AJ05 CXU

2005 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,717 mi
Last recorded92,717 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CXU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,717 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,903 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 80,524 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 74,810 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 74,810 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 69,234 miles

oil leak

play in suspension

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,440 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 66,440 miles

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,744 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 59,172 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 59,172 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,314 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 52,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,615 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm plus cracking outer side wall

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,615 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm plus cracking outer side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,751 miles

handbrake lever button sticks slightly

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,751 miles

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

handbrake lever button sticks slightly

rear exhaust rubber perrished

Pass 27 Apr 2011 31,454 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,561 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 29,559 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 24,882 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 24,882 miles

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

REAR WIPER BLADE MISSING.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,945 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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AJ05 CXU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CXU, 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 AJ05 CXU registered?

AJ05 CXU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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