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AJ55 EYZ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,790 mi
Last recorded91,790 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 EYZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,380 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre very heavy edge wear

Fail 1 Mar 2021 85,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre very heavy edge wear

Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,039 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 82,039 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,776 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 73,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 65,019 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 65,019 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,027 miles

Seepage of grease nearside front outer cv gaiter

front number plate damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2017 60,027 miles

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

Seepage of grease nearside front outer cv gaiter

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,623 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 55,623 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 53,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,107 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,992 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 48,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 43,699 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 43,699 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,195 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 33,766 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 33,766 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front disc's corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,541 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 21,322 miles

both front tyres have severe cut in the tread

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 EYZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AJ55 EYZ, 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 EYZ registered?

AJ55 EYZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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