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AO05 OFS

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,313 mi
Last recorded97,313 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,313 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 97,306 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front ABS rings heavy corrossion

lowered suspension fitted at time of test

radiator deteriorated

steel rim fitted to n/s/f at time of test 185/55 x 15

Pass 6 Jun 2019 92,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 90,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 85,211 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 80,167 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 80,161 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,823 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,892 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 45,595 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 25,946 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 25,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,890 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge 2mm

rear exhaust mounting rubber is perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2010 15,890 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge 2mm

rear exhaust mounting rubber is perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2009 4,611 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 4,611 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,610 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 OFS is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OFS, 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 OFS is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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