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AO05 TZF

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,028 mi
Last recorded106,028 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 106,028 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Water in front foot wells

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,925 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 94,847 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 81,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 72,262 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,268 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 64,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 57,823 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit perished and cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

front tyres worn on edges perished

Fail 30 Oct 2020 57,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced head lamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated making beam pattern poor

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge close to legal limit perished and cracked

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

front tyres worn on edges perished

Pass 18 May 2019 41,241 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 41,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 31,703 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 31,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 28,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,014 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 19,524 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 19,523 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,460 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,715 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,374 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 15,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,771 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,302 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 5,861 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 TZF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TZF, 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 TZF is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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