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AO05 HBX

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

109,218 mi
Last recorded109,218 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HBX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 109,218 miles

rear exhaust rubber worn

slight noise from front wheel bearings

some metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2026 109,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust rubber worn

slight noise from front wheel bearings

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 106,796 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

some suspension parts corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2024 103,835 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 103,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,355 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

back box exhaust rubber defective

Fail 17 Jul 2023 99,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

back box exhaust rubber defective

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,783 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mouting poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2021 91,783 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mouting poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mounting poor

Fail 10 Mar 2020 90,752 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside glasses deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust mounting poor

Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 87,871 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,761 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2018 84,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

headlight glasses becoming deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,890 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 81,890 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,693 miles

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

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

front headlamp glasses becoming deteriorated

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,603 miles

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,602 miles

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

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

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter clip broken

slight noise on offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 63,254 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2013 63,253 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

oil on min

Pass 19 Mar 2012 58,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,005 miles

rear exhaust rubber mount starting to split

Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,005 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust rubber mount starting to split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,769 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 Mar 2010 42,768 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,676 miles

rear exhaust mount perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2009 32,676 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mount perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,149 miles

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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AO05 HBX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 HBX, 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 HBX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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