CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO05 ZLK

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

66,882 mi
Last recorded66,882 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZLK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 65,880 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 65,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 55,632 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 53,173 miles

Nearside Front steering rack gaitor deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 48,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 43,843 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 43,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,076 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 42,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 39,036 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Front Inner suspect brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape (treaded area)

Fail 21 May 2016 39,036 miles

Front Inner suspect brake pads wearing thin

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape (treaded area)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside washer jet inop.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 29,219 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside washer jet inop.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside side repeater lamp glass broken.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 19,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside side repeater lamp glass broken.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 13,009 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 May 2012 11,066 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 11,066 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 10,221 miles

n/s/f tyre becomming low on edge

Pass 5 May 2010 9,067 miles

n/s/f tyre becomming a little low on edge

Pass 6 May 2009 7,679 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 6,484 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO05 ZLK is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO05 ZLK?

You can check the full history of AO05 ZLK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO05 ZLK registered?

AO05 ZLK is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is AO05 ZLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 ZLK shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO05 ZLK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO05 ZLK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.