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AO05 FVJ

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

67,263 mi
Last recorded67,263 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 FVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 67,263 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 66,512 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output + nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 64,763 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 62,440 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 62,432 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,061 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,047 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,617 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,976 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 56,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 52,895 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 52,885 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,558 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s front fog light smashed

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,081 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front excess corroded (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Jan 2016 48,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front excess corroded (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,587 miles

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

both front brakes binding slightly

rear balde split

Fail 9 Jan 2015 45,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front brakes binding slightly

rear balde split

Pass 10 Jan 2014 42,628 miles

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

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

both rear tyres age cracking

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2013 37,200 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 37,186 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 31,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 31,666 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 28,470 miles

front discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2010 25,454 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 19,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,188 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 FVJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 AO05 FVJ, 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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What year was AO05 FVJ registered?

AO05 FVJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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