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AJ05 XLE

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,389 mi
Last recorded104,389 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 104,389 miles

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

o/s front windscreen cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2018 104,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

o/s front windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2017 100,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at bottom small crack at moment not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight grease leak (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' bracket removed (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' at bottom small crack at moment not affecting drivers view (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,740 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 92,740 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 83,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 72,876 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 72,876 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 61,221 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 50,328 miles

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

advise nearside front offside front brake discs worn. advise attention needed

Fail 29 Jun 2012 50,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise nearside front offside front brake discs worn. advise attention needed

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,423 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,423 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,512 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 19,007 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 XLE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XLE, 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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AJ05 XLE is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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