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AO05 RMX

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,604 mi
Last recorded36,604 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 36,604 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 36,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 122,836 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 122,830 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,322 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

High level brake light inop

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,000 miles

anti-roll bar link bushes wearing.

front tyres wearing on edges.

slight play in nearside track rod end.

very slight play in offside track rod.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 107,000 miles

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

anti-roll bar link bushes wearing.

front tyres wearing on edges.

slight play in nearside track rod end.

very slight play in offside track rod.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 97,017 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,017 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 79,648 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 68,605 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 68,605 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,896 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 455,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,361 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,293 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 RMX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RMX, 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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What year was AO05 RMX registered?

AO05 RMX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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