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AK55 BGX

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,633 mi
Last recorded107,633 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 107,633 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 107,630 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 82,310 miles

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

nearside wing cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2014 82,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant level low possible water pump leaking

nearside wing cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2013 78,135 miles

Front brake discs are heavily worn.

Nearside front wing is cracked.

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 78,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake discs are heavily worn.

Nearside front wing is cracked.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,136 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 73,136 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,127 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 53,127 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 45,444 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 45,444 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,520 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,742 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing inner 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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AK55 BGX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK55 BGX, 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 BGX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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