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AO05 MHU

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,916 mi
Last recorded73,916 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,916 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 72,090 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 72,088 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and has cracks (5.2.3 (l))

battery inspection recommended

Pass 14 Feb 2020 69,449 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 69,449 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,085 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back rubber mounting worn

Fail 21 Feb 2019 68,085 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (185/5515) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust back rubber mounting worn

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,316 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 64,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,578 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,407 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch stiff (8.4.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 54,407 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch stiff (8.4.2)

n/s/f brake binding very slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2015 51,575 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 51,575 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,083 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 49,083 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 46,942 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 39,288 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 35,731 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 31,608 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,924 miles

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

Metal object in nearside rear tyre tread

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight perishing in tyre tread

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

Offside rear tyre has slight perishing in tyre tread

Slight bind on nearside front brake

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 MHU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

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

Is AO05 MHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 MHU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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