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AJ05 CYC

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,071 mi
Last recorded70,071 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 70,071 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly deteriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 62,996 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake servo body rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2019 62,025 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake servo body rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo body starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,983 miles

brake servo body starting to corrode

Fail 12 Apr 2017 57,983 miles

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

brake servo body starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo body corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 55,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake servo body corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 51,840 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 51,840 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,184 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 46,906 miles

exhaust rear silencer mount perished.

nearside front anti roll bar outter droplink bush perished.

nearside rear tyre 3mm.

offside rear road spring coroded.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,660 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 44,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,297 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 42,297 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 32,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 24,372 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 CYC is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CYC, 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 CYC registered?

AJ05 CYC is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is AJ05 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 CYC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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