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AJ55 EJV

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,080 mi
Last recorded98,080 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EJV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,080 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 98,080 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 91,206 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 91,206 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,396 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 75,552 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/f tyre worn to tread bars

Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,654 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEAK

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SHIELD NOT VERY SECURE

Fail 3 Jun 2010 61,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SLIGHTLY WEAK

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER SHIELD NOT VERY SECURE

Pass 27 May 2009 48,133 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 48,133 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on iner edges

rear tyres worn uneaven

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 EJV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EJV, 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 AJ55 EJV registered?

AJ55 EJV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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