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AO05 RYW

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

61,597 mi
Last recorded61,597 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RYW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,597 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 61,597 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 55,189 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 54,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,543 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber bush split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 49,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber bush split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers smear

Pass 29 Jun 2020 41,314 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 41,314 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,512 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 37,512 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,832 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 34,830 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + dustcover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 31,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 29,275 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 29,275 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,730 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 26,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 23,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 21,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 18,760 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,202 miles

all four tyres perished and splitting

Pass 26 May 2010 13,927 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 13,925 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 11,915 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,196 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 RYW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

AO05 RYW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is AO05 RYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 RYW shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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