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AO05 BWL

2005 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,715 mi
Last recorded75,715 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 75,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE ON FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER AND WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 75,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE ON FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER AND OUTER AND WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,649 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 68,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 67,011 miles

front brake discs corroded inner faces

o/s rear tyre perish cracks in tread

Fail 23 Aug 2019 67,010 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded inner faces

o/s rear tyre perish cracks in tread

Pass 6 Aug 2018 62,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,873 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 60,870 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 55,415 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 52,223 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 52,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear brake squeals when brake applied

Pass 5 Nov 2014 45,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 5 Nov 2014 45,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 41,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 41,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 36,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 34,210 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 34,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,692 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 24,988 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,977 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 15,058 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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AO05 BWL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO05 BWL, 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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AO05 BWL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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