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AO05 RYN

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,970 mi
Last recorded103,970 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RYN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 103,970 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 100,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,324 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 96,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

chip on screen / battery loose / slight gearbox leak / rear springs corroding / slight play in o/s/f seat / clutch pedel rubber missing /

rear box mount split / fan belt splitting / damage to o/s/f fog

Fail 25 Oct 2022 96,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached front bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 bolt fixing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to lens needs cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with side light (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp as above (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

chip on screen / battery loose / slight gearbox leak / rear springs corroding / slight play in o/s/f seat / clutch pedel rubber missing /

rear box mount split / fan belt splitting / damage to o/s/f fog

Pass 13 Oct 2021 90,624 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,469 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,462 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 77,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 76,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are very corroded on the inner faces and pitted on the outer. strongly advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps misty, only just met aim requirements (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear exhaust box mounting rubber broken but system is still adequately supported

Sat nav removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 11 Dec 2017 76,294 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are very corroded on the inner faces and pitted on the outer. strongly advise replacement (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamps misty, only just met aim requirements (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear exhaust box mounting rubber broken but system is still adequately supported

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

Sat nav removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 9 Dec 2016 69,405 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 69,404 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 63,136 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 63,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 57,397 miles

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2014 50,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,140 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 35,031 miles

brake pipes greased

tyres perished

Pass 22 Jan 2011 26,316 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 17,284 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 9,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 8,363 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 RYN is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RYN, 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 RYN is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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