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AJ54 YZX

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,976 mi
Last recorded154,976 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YZX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 154,976 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 153,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 150,117 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 146,514 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 146,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 141,341 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 140,428 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 140,428 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 132,877 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 117,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 102,408 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 88,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,854 miles

o/s front tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Jan 2015 75,446 miles

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)

o/s front brake flexible hose slightly twisted

o/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,115 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 51,713 miles

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

Offside front tyre perrished

Fail 11 Jan 2013 51,084 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside front tyre perrished

Pass 3 Feb 2012 40,073 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 2 Feb 2011 36,197 miles

n/s and o/s front inner brake discs slightly scored

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,412 miles

both rear silencer outer casings corroded

both rear silencer rubber mounts in poor condition (splitting).

Pass 4 Feb 2009 24,052 miles

incorrect clip on o/s cv gaiter

Fail 29 Jan 2009 23,892 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 18,356 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 18,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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 YZX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZX, 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 YZX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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