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AO05 RFX

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,869 mi
Last recorded131,869 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018 131,869 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 131,869 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 129,092 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on edges

Brake servo unit show severe corrossion

Emission CO high, in limits and slightly unstable

O/S front tyre worn on both edges with inner edge devoid of tread

Fail 7 Dec 2017 129,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Strongly advise fitting n/s track rod end as it has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake servo unit show severe corrossion

Emission CO high, in limits and slightly unstable

N/S front tyre wearing on edges

O/S front tyre worn on both edges with inner edge devoid of tread

Fail 25 Aug 2017 129,089 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining and punctured (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 126,592 miles

bonnet very corroded around catch

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre 3mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2016 126,592 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet very corroded around catch

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre 3mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,825 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

rear exhaust rubber mounting shows deterioration.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 117,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the rear axel.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split and smearing the screen.

off side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm.

rear exhaust rubber mounting shows deterioration.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 115,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 107,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 93,257 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 66,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 66,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,113 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing unevan

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,201 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,716 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Aug 2007 9,975 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 RFX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RFX, 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 RFX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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