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AO05 RZG

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,670 mi
Last recorded121,670 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 RZG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,670 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 121,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,634 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 110,732 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 103,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 97,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 76,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 68,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,725 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 47,233 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 47,233 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,925 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 36,925 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 24,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RZG is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RZG, 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 RZG registered?

AO05 RZG is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is AO05 RZG safe to buy?

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