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AJ54 YZW

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,797 mi
Last recorded131,797 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YZW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 131,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 120,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner/worn outer edges/on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner/worn outer edges/ on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake lag-29%--max limit 30%

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

Rear exhaust mount rubber split/poor/adrift

handbrake lever travel very high

headlamp patterns very poor

Fail 16 Nov 2018 120,039 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner/worn outer edges/on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner/worn outer edges/ on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake lag-29%--max limit 30%

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust mount rubber split/poor/adrift

handbrake lever travel very high

headlamp patterns very poor

Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,937 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner/wearing outer edges

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front tyre very worn inner/wearing outer edges

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

Offside mirror assembly loose

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount rubber split and u/s

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

headlamp patterns very poor

rear engine steady bar bushes weak

Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner/wearing outer edges

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front tyre very worn inner/wearing outer edges

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

Offside mirror assembly loose

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount rubber split and u/s

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

headlamp patterns very poor

rear engine steady bar bushes weak

Pass 26 Nov 2016 111,150 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Rear brake slight lag-23%

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brakes noisy in operation

Rear exhaust mount rubber broken

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

brake fluid level slightly low

handbrake lever travel slightly high

headlamp patterns poor

wipers slightly poor/judder

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

headlamp patterns very poor

item removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust mount rubber perished/split

Fail 27 Nov 2015 105,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven n/s/r brake lag-31% (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

handbrake lever-freeplay and travel high

headlamp patterns very poor

internal headlamp adjuster returned to zero

item removed from drivers view prior to test

rear exhaust mount rubber perished/split

Pass 21 Nov 2014 95,886 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

handbrake lever travel high

headlamp patterns poor

minor oil leak

o/s mirror loose/temporary repair

o/s/f fog light lens broken

wipers judder slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,130 miles

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

offside door mirror secured with tape

rear exhaust mounting heavily deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2013 88,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside door mirror secured with tape

rear exhaust mounting heavily deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,003 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 86,002 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 78,797 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 75,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 75,227 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,817 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 51,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,853 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 38,853 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

chip/crack to screen just below legal limit

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AJ54 YZW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AJ54 YZW, 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 AJ54 YZW registered?

AJ54 YZW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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