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AO55 AXJ

2005 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,204 mi
Last recorded88,204 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 AXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 88,204 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 88,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 22 Dec 2016 87,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 87,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking Master cylinder/reservoir/servo area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 81,893 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 81,829 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Side repeater missing BOTH FRONT SIDE REPEATERS MISSING (1.4.A.2b)

Front Shock absorbers are odd

Offside Front O/S/F WHEEL NOT SEATING RIGHT AND CORRECT BUT EVERY THINK IT TIGHT ON O/S/F

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,506 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 71,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,368 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 65,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,607 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,515 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 35,695 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 35,695 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,443 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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AO55 AXJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO55 AXJ, 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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AO55 AXJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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