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AO05 WCA

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

95,560 mi
Last recorded95,560 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 95,560 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 91,518 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 88,170 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 88,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,653 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 85,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,420 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 81,416 miles

Brake servo drum corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside outer axle beam corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2021 81,416 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake servo drum corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Nearside and offside outer axle beam corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2020 79,230 miles

Brake servo drum rusted

Front Nearside and offside plastic head lamp covers deteriorating and dull

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rust to nearside and offside axle and suspension presriced areas

Fail 23 Jan 2020 79,230 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Brake servo drum rusted

Front Nearside and offside plastic head lamp covers deteriorating and dull

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rust to nearside and offside axle and suspension presriced areas

Pass 19 Jan 2019 77,035 miles

Brake servo drum rusting

Front Nearside and offside plastic head lamp covers deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to fully inspect under rear seats ()

Rusting to front and rear suspension components and rear chassis

Fail 19 Jan 2019 77,035 miles

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

Front Nearside and offside plastic head lamp covers deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Unable to fully inspect under rear seats ()

Rusting to front and rear suspension components and rear chassis

Pass 20 Jan 2018 74,584 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 74,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 72,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 72,230 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,929 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,815 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 65,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 61,677 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 61,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 57,091 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,590 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 41,641 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 32,266 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 32,266 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,270 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 WCA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 WCA, 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 WCA is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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