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AO05 OFR

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,070 mi
Last recorded145,070 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OFR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 145,070 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 144,656 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 140,656 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 139,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 132,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,665 miles

Engine managment light on

Nearside Front Tyre on 1.9mm

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre on 1.9mm

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 124,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

offside headlamp washer not very powerful

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 9 Jul 2015 122,147 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 122,144 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 120,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 118,304 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 118,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 105,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,916 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 91,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 80,452 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,010 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,973 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 OFR is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

AO05 OFR is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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