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AJ05 XLH

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,765 mi
Last recorded89,765 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 XLH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2020 89,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid level low.

Brakes servo body corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Driver's seat belt slow to retract.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside rear tyre worn down to 2.9mm.

Offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link bushes heavily perished.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut bodies corroding.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.8mm.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 84,906 miles

Brakes servo body corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Driver's seat belt slow to fully retract.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside front and nearside front damper bodies corroding.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.4mm and worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Possible slight roughness developing in offside rear wheel bearings.

Rear number plate slightly loose.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,715 miles

Brakes servo body corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Possible slight roughness developing in nearside front wheel bearings.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight interaction on nearside rear lamps cluster.

Fail 11 Jul 2018 78,662 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brakes servo body corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Offside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge.

Possible slight roughness developing in nearside front wheel bearings.

Slight engine oil leak.

Slight interaction on nearside rear lamps cluster.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,227 miles

Brakes servo body corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Possible slight roughness developing in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 73,074 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Brakes servo body corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Possible slight roughness developing in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 65,775 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside steering rack gaiter heavily perished.

Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,775 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside steering rack gaiter heavily perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,478 miles

Brakes servo body corroding.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,756 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 45,756 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,591 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated slightly

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting deteriorated

tyre size:185/55/15-82v

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,631 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 27,615 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 22,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all 4 tyres perrishing

when front pads worn out will require new discs

Fail 3 Jun 2008 17,549 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,549 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 XLH is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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