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AO55 NEY

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 133,628 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 133,607 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 125,069 miles

Front Both front shocks slight play in top mount

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

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

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 115,144 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play in top mount

Fail 25 Nov 2023 115,144 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has slight play in top mount

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Fail 10 Nov 2022 110,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play in top mount

Pass 21 Oct 2021 98,992 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Slight bad earth on both rear lamps sidelights dim when indicators operated (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,517 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,957 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,028 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,335 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 54,230 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 47,070 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 39,769 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 39,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 33,690 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,139 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,393 miles

front wipers split but clearing screen

Pass 12 Nov 2009 15,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 10,557 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 NEY 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 78.3%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY registered?

AO55 NEY is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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