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AO05 HDF

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,110 mi
Last recorded103,110 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 HDF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 103,110 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 103,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also near wear limits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 101,070 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 100,165 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of oil around shock absorber and shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to wear limit perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2021 100,164 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp lenses defective (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect signs of oil around shock absorber and shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to wear limit perished and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 96,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern feint (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,272 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT IN USE SEATS FOLDED DOWN.

Fail 5 Apr 2018 85,272 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT IN USE SEATS FOLDED DOWN.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,754 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 65,209 miles

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

ROLLBAR BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED ON FRONT SUSPENSION

Fail 6 Apr 2016 65,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords POOR SHAPE (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREADS (4.1.D.1a)

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

ROLLBAR BUSHES BECOMING PERISHED ON FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,198 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,334 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 43,334 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 33,905 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking in the tread

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,905 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracking in the tread

Fail 30 Oct 2012 33,240 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 33,240 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 27,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,586 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake discs, runout.

Front brake pads, wearing.

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

Nearside front brake, slight binding, noisey.

Offside front tyre worn, at wear bars.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,251 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn, at wear bars.

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 HDF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AO05 HDF, 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 HDF is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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