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AO05 RJV

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,488 mi
Last recorded84,488 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 84,488 miles

pin hole in n/s front outer driver shaft gaiter 2/ front brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 84,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

pin hole in n/s front outer driver shaft gaiter 2/ front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,997 miles

1. Slight damage to nearside front road wheel.

2. Offside front anti roll bar link pin bush starting to deteriorate.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 77,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

1. Slight damage to nearside front road wheel.

2. Offside front anti roll bar link pin bush starting to deteriorate.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 70,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 70,766 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,409 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 65,404 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

1/ both front indicator bulbs becoming fadad

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,549 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 57,537 miles

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

1/ front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,236 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 53,234 miles

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

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

1. Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing. 2. Nail in offside front tyre. 3. Nearside front tyre perished, but not to cords.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 49,542 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 49,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,086 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn to limit.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,883 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 44,222 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 306 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 RJV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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