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AO05 MHE

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,856 mi
Last recorded111,856 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 111,856 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 111,829 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front coil springs corroded

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,857 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cut on outer wall

Fail 1 Feb 2017 102,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre has deep cut on outer wall

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,196 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 28 Jan 2016 92,196 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear tyres 3mm

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 83,009 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 82,851 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 67,866 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 67,866 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 56,678 miles

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,207 miles

stone chips to screen

Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front discs corroded

stone chips to screen

Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 32,822 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,862 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 16,499 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 MHE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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