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AO05 LRL

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,805 mi
Last recorded105,805 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 105,805 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,056 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 104,056 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 103,018 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake only just met efficiency 17%

Pass 3 Jun 2015 101,330 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front antiroll bar links slight play

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre has cut to the sidewall

rear exhaust rubber hanger cracked

Pass 30 May 2014 100,786 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 100,786 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 94,687 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 88,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2012 88,792 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 78,505 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,976 miles

Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,794 miles

front brake discs thin

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 LRL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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