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AJ55 PXW

2005 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,182 mi
Last recorded91,182 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 PXW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 91,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 91,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 86,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 82,292 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,830 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 77,826 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,094 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 75,094 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear alloy inner bead distorted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 70,343 miles

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Offside Front tyre heavily cracking on tread shoulders

Fail 29 Oct 2019 70,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Offside Front tyre heavily cracking on tread shoulders

Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,276 miles

rear seats folded down and loaded (unable to inspect rear seat belts)

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre cracking at tread shoulder

Fail 23 Oct 2018 68,275 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre cracking at tread shoulder

rear seats folded down and loaded (unable to inspect rear seat belts)

Pass 30 Oct 2017 66,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front fog light cracked

offside rear light lens slight condensation in lens

offside scuttle has slight water ingress

Fail 28 Oct 2015 58,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Offside Front very slight brake bind

unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 28 Oct 2015 58,747 miles

Nearside Front fog light cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,522 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 45,033 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 45,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,881 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 38,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 33,987 miles

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

front wipers very slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2010 33,987 miles

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

front wipers very slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,810 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,622 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 PXW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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