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AJ05 XKV

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,366 mi
Last recorded77,366 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XKV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 77,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger rubber worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 77,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger rubber worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 66,778 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box rubber split

Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 60,558 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 59,217 miles

Front damage to registration plate

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 59,217 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front damage to registration plate

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 58,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 57,437 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, outer side walls damaged

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

offside front suspension/macpherson strut upper mounting deteriorated/worn

Fail 12 Nov 2019 57,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated, outer side walls damaged

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated slightly

offside front suspension/macpherson strut upper mounting deteriorated/worn

Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2017 53,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,939 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,172 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,672 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,125 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 41,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 37,014 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 31,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 25,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 25,575 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 20,429 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2m and perished.

n/s/r tyre wearing low outter edge.

o/s/f tyre perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 15,611 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 XKV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

AJ05 XKV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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