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AK05 LXZ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

184,919 mi
Last recorded184,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 LXZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2014 184,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 184,919 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 176,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

vehicle has front end accident damage

Fail 5 Jun 2013 179,883 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front bumper damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 148,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 25 May 2012 147,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 21 May 2011 109,363 miles

Front Brake Disc Pitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,506 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 108,506 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 108,373 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 89,209 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,287 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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AK05 LXZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LXZ, 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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AK05 LXZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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