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AO05 ZLN

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

84,088 mi
Last recorded84,088 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 ZLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 84,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

headlights dull

offside rear tyre perished and uneven inner edge of tread

Pass 20 May 2019 75,605 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 75,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 68,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2018 68,153 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,664 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 57,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,223 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 53,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,866 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 48,866 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,538 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,424 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jun 2012 39,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2011 34,904 miles

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

front disc worn

Fail 15 Jun 2011 34,904 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

front disc worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,093 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 29,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,583 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 16,887 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 ZLN is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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