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AO05 OPF

2005 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,014 mi
Last recorded107,014 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 OPF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 107,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,042 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 102,575 miles

N/s/f top suspension mount slight play

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 91,691 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

reverse light on o/s/r dim indicator on o/s/r dim

Fail 29 Oct 2019 91,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

reverse light on o/s/r dim indicator on o/s/r dim

Pass 31 Oct 2018 81,691 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

Offside track rod arm has slight free play.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 81,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge.

Offside track rod arm has slight free play.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 70,101 miles

rear number plate loose.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 70,101 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate loose.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,515 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with engine off, indicators on. (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres wearing on edges.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

centre exhaust cracked and weeping.

front brake discs corroded to inner surface.

unable to open boot.

Pass 31 Oct 2015 52,089 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 52,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 29,236 miles

Centre exhaust corroding

Front and rear discs corroded

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2013 29,236 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust corroding

Front and rear discs corroded

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,744 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 26,743 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s front inner face of discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s f/brake disc inner face corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2011 20,677 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s f/brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,368 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 9,367 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 OPF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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