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AO05 YFZ

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,671 mi
Last recorded107,671 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2019 107,671 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (broken) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive in engine bay sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,491 miles

near side rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,298 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS ARE IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION, PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!!

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL SUMP PAN IS CORRODED AND LEAKING OIL!!

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTING IS IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION, REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!!

Pass 9 Aug 2016 101,839 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 101,839 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 100,108 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 92,210 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 80,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 71,655 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 71,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 60,012 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 47,841 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 47,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 33,017 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 20,545 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

both front tyres 2mm tread and rear on 3mm tread

Pass 29 May 2008 20,545 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread and rear on 3mm tread

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 YFZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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