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AO05 RYJ

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,736 mi
Last recorded111,736 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 111,736 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 111,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,578 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low & deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread low & deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2015 87,126 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 87,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 75,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 75,318 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,808 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2012 45,321 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 37,395 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 33,826 miles

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

front brake discs lipped badly

front brake discs wearing

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,496 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 RYJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

AO05 RYJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AO05 RYJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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