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AO05 OEM

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,000 mi
Last recorded89,000 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 89,000 miles

front tyre edge worn nearside

Fail 29 Mar 2014 89,000 miles

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

front tyre edge worn nearside

Pass 30 Jan 2013 85,511 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 85,511 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,947 miles

nearside inner plastic arch loose

offside steering co axle joint slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2012 68,886 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside inner plastic arch loose

offside steering co axle joint slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2011 52,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,654 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 32,818 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 32,818 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,020 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 OEM is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 OEM, 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 OEM registered?

AO05 OEM is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AO05 OEM safe to buy?

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