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AJ54 TWY

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,193 mi
Last recorded137,193 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 TWY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 137,193 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp unit slightly loose.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

some stone chips to windscreen.

Fail 28 Jun 2025 137,192 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling on road wheel on left hand lock (near excessive) (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 131,664 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2023 123,982 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 114,637 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,673 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 111,653 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 108,850 miles

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2019 106,717 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 106,416 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension modified

Pass 5 Apr 2017 105,972 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 105,033 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 105,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 100,834 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 100,834 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 90,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 90,936 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 84,996 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,711 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 81,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 71,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 61,968 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,132 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,132 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 38,416 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 38,416 miles

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

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

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

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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AJ54 TWY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AJ54 TWY, 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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AJ54 TWY is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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