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AJ55 EDR

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,622 mi
Last recorded163,622 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EDR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 163,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 163,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 157,985 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 157,985 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 150,871 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 143,485 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 135,405 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 135,304 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 127,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 120,900 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 120,898 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,527 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 103,957 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 103,955 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,746 miles

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

dip switch sometimes hard to select

Fail 1 Aug 2012 90,746 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

dip switch sometimes hard to select

Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,755 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 81,755 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 71,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,721 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 64,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,169 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 52,169 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,561 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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AJ55 EDR is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AJ55 EDR, 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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AJ55 EDR is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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