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AO05 LFS

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,098 mi
Last recorded68,098 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 68,098 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,112 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,621 miles

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

wipers knocking

Fail 10 Aug 2017 60,621 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Offside Rear light lens damaged

wipers knocking

Pass 22 Jul 2016 59,361 miles

nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged

nearside wiper arm has slight movement but still clearing screen

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2016 59,361 miles

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

nearside headlamp lens slightly damaged

nearside wiper arm has slight movement but still clearing screen

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,803 miles

nearside front headlamp lens slightly damaged

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

wiper linkage worn on nearside

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,711 miles

nearside front light lens slightly damaged

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2014 55,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

nearside front light lens slightly damaged

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,837 miles

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

nearside headlamp lens damaged but not adversely affecting light output

offside rear light lens damaged and taped but not adversely affecting light output

Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,837 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlamp lens damaged but not adversely affecting light output

offside rear light lens damaged and taped but not adversely affecting light output

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,142 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 48,142 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 41,777 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,777 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 34,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

front discs worn

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Aug 2010 34,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

front discs worn

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,401 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,878 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 LFS is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

AO05 LFS is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AO05 LFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 LFS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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