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AK55 RFL

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,936 mi
Last recorded68,936 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 RFL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 68,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens advise polish up /clean (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust mount rubber slight deterioration

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front and nearside rear cracking poor no cords/ply exposed at time (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 67,796 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front tyres surface cracking edges

Nearside Front head lamp lens slight misty

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

gear box area oil staining

Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,466 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 66,466 miles

Nearside Front fog light damaged not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective slight reduced light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean up slight reduced light out put (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight deterioration

Fail 16 Sep 2022 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective advise clean up slight reduced light out put (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter slight deterioration

Pass 18 Sep 2021 63,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective advise lens clean/polish up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2.8-3mm outer

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 61,935 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged and not working

Nearside Front head lamp lens slight deterioration/ reduced light out put advise clean

Rear exhaust rubber mount slight deterioration

slight oil leak/staining gearbox area.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,393 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged/missing

Nearside Front tyre surface cracking

Offside Front shock absorber damp looking and corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2019 60,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated poor image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested poor image (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right adjuster looks worn (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light lens damaged/missing

Nearside Front tyre surface cracking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber damp looking and corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2018 57,095 miles

Nearside Front tyre minor surface cracking

Offside Front Outer cv gator slight surface perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2017 55,503 miles

1)Front drop link bushes surface perishing.(2)Offside outer cv gaiter surface perishing.(3)Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside greater (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges 1.6mm advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 55,503 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

1)Front drop link bushes surface perishing.(2)Offside outer cv gaiter surface perishing.(3)Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside greater (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges 1.6mm advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 53,664 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 16 Sep 2015 46,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm wear edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorating.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 46,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm wear edges (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust rubber deteriorating.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,001 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 43,001 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,838 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 39,838 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,756 miles

Rear exhaust rubber slight deteration.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 37,756 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

1.Rear wiper blade split.2.Rear exhaust rubber slight perishing.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,172 miles

1.Front wipers slight smear. 2.Rear exhaust rubber deterating. 3.Front brake discs worn.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 34,156 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.Front wipers smear slightly advise clean. 2.Both front abs rings cracked advise repair. 3.FRont brake discs worn. 4.Rear exhaust rubber deteriateing.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,508 miles

1.Nearside front fog light lense cracked. 2,Front discs worn. 3.Rear exhaust rubber mount splitting.

Nearside and Offside front abs rings corroded and cracked.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 23,840 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 23,840 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 19,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,747 miles

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

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

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 RFL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFL, 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 RFL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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