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AO05 OOJ

2005 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,772 mi
Last recorded126,772 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OOJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very close to limit (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very close to limit (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 126,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 117,147 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 30 Nov 2016 117,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Oct 2015 105,824 miles

fuel tank damp...possible due to over filling

oil dipstick snapped unable to check oil level

passenger side air bag turned off manually

Fail 16 Oct 2015 105,725 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel tank damp...possible due to over filling

oil dipstick snapped unable to check oil level

passenger side air bag turned off manually

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,174 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,950 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 79,950 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,440 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 70,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

front discs worn

offside front wheel damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2011 51,748 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

front discs worn

offside front wheel damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,969 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,840 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 23,274 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,040 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 OOJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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