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AO55 HTJ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,281 mi
Last recorded119,281 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 HTJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,653 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 107,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,591 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area marked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 100,142 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 100,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,038 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,905 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,896 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure needs tie wrap (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2016 78,279 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 78,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,537 miles

Engine-Management-Light On

Nearside Rear 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 6 Sep 2014 42,810 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 42,763 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake Discs Worn

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,780 miles

All Tyres Cracked/Perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,260 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 12,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,732 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 10,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 10,146 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 7,637 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 5,005 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 2,903 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 HTJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO55 HTJ, 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 AO55 HTJ registered?

AO55 HTJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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