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AO55 MLU

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,178 mi
Last recorded103,178 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 MLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 103,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,636 miles

Vehicle under body Under sealed in places

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens turning cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes getting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake slow

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 86,041 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens turning cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes getting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear hand brake slow

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 80,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

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

parking brakes imbalanced

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,078 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brakes imbalanced (nearside quicker) (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front headlamps aim getting blurry near limit, lenses getting deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2017 66,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brakes imbalanced (nearside quicker) (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes starting to split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front headlamps aim getting blurry near limit, lenses getting deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,361 miles

headlamp lenses misty

Fail 14 Sep 2016 60,352 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses misty

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,196 miles

Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,186 miles

coil spring broken Offside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,615 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,938 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)

front wiper blades split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,938 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,519 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,198 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,539 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 9,844 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 MLU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol 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 AO55 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

AO55 MLU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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