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AK55 BFJ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,060 mi
Last recorded116,060 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 BFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 116,060 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 116,014 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021
Fail 26 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 80,967 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,982 miles

Nearside Rear Uneven wear on tread & low in places.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,065 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front sidelight slightly dim

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

Nearside Rear brake lag-18%

Rear exhaust mount rubber perished/weak

Rear tyres wearing outer edges/slight cracking/losing shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

coolant level below minimum

handbrake lever travel slightly high

headlamp patterns poor

rearengine mount/steady bar rubbers slightly weak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 72,065 miles

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

Front tyres worn edges

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

Nearside Front fog light lens cracked

Nearside Front sidelight slightly dim

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

Nearside Rear brake lag-18%

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

Rear exhaust mount rubber perished/weak

Rear tyres wearing outer edges/slight cracking/losing shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

coolant level below minimum

handbrake lever travel slightly high

headlamp patterns poor

rearengine mount/steady bar rubbers slightly weak

Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,273 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level slightly low

coolant level close to minimum

front tyres worn edges

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

rear engine steady bar bushes slightly weak

rear exhaust rubber perished/weak

rear tyres starting to lose shape

Fail 30 Oct 2015 68,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level slightly low

coolant level close to minimum

front tyres worn edges

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s/f fog light lens cracked

rear engine steady bar bushes slightly weak

rear exhaust rubber perished/weak

rear tyres starting to lose shape

Pass 29 Oct 2014 64,806 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F foglamp damaged

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

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

Rear section exhaust mount rubber in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 60,385 miles

'MIL' light flash's on intermittantly

N/S/F foglamp lense cracked

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

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

Rear section exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 60,385 miles

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

'MIL' light flash's on intermittantly

Brake fluid low

N/S/F foglamp lense cracked

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

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

Rear section exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,499 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Nov 2012 58,499 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,780 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,570 miles

From underside visaul check both front brake discs look worn.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,697 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog light cracked

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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AK55 BFJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK55 BFJ, 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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AK55 BFJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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