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AJ05 CXV

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2015
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

55,975 mi
Last recorded55,975 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CXV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 55,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 55,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front and rear exhaust mounts broken

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front shocker worn

Pass 27 Nov 2014 47,938 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front wheel bearing worn

Fail 25 Nov 2014 47,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,965 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 40,921 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,511 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 35,510 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,901 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 30,747 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 23,330 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 May 2011 23,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 15,592 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 15,582 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 4,937 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 4,937 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 CXV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 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 CXV, 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 CXV registered?

AJ05 CXV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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