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AK05 LXR

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

97,041 mi
Last recorded97,041 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LXR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 97,041 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,709 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 89,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 81,874 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 81,867 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 81,510 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 81,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 77,983 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 77,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,548 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,175 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 66,171 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 60,128 miles

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

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 13 Apr 2015 60,129 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,425 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 50,046 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 50,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,832 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 43,830 miles

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

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

both front indicators going white

both rear tyres low and tread splitting

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,591 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front discs worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,324 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smearing & judding

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Apr 2010 31,324 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front wipers smearing & judding

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,413 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,889 miles

offside front tyre slightly perished on outer edges

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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AK05 LXR is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AK05 LXR, 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 AK05 LXR registered?

AK05 LXR is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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