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AJ05 CXW

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,316 mi
Last recorded49,316 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CXW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,740 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,526 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 47,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 46,998 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,363 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 46,363 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached droplink broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 44,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 43,593 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 43,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,896 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,444 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 37,298 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,298 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 30,711 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 30,710 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,254 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,651 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 CXW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AJ05 CXW, 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 CXW registered?

AJ05 CXW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is AJ05 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 CXW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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