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AO05 ZHJ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,093 mi
Last recorded125,093 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 125,093 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 124,862 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 124,649 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 124,029 miles

BRAKE SERVO corroded

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

Offside Front SLIGHT play found at road wheel

Pass 13 Apr 2018 123,250 miles

Rear brake application force reqirements only just met.

Fail 12 Apr 2018 123,249 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by all other lights. (1.3.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by all other lights. (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by all other lights. (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag tell-tail on. (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Rear brake application force reqirements only just met.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,317 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 121,187 miles

n/s/f rack end has play

Pass 11 May 2015 120,179 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 120,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 8 Jul 2014 116,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 116,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 103,848 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 103,848 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 93,511 miles

Front brake discs worn/deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 93,511 miles

Front brake discs worn/deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 82,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,906 miles

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

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

ft discs showing signs of wear

Pass 16 May 2009 59,015 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 46,520 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)

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 ZHJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

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

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