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AO55 OEX

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,159 mi
Last recorded93,159 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,159 miles

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

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

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

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

under suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 93,159 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

under suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Underside corrosion in various places

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,634 miles

Corrosion throughout underside brakes and suspension

Fail 15 Nov 2023 86,634 miles

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

Corrosion throughout underside brakes and suspension

Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,768 miles

Front Unable to make clear inspection of brake pads

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Unable to make clear inspection of brake pads

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 81,137 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 81,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 77,385 miles

all underside corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2019 77,385 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all underside corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,352 miles

advise rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2017 73,482 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 73,480 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,556 miles

Both head lamp glasses show fogging but pattern still visible

Pass 28 Apr 2015 69,740 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 59,780 miles

Both front tyres at legal limits.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,121 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly slower than nearside

Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,813 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres low on outer edges

Fail 24 Mar 2012 45,810 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres low on outer edges

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,229 miles

1. slight damage to front windscreen

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,696 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,717 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. nail in o/s rear tyre. 2. n/s rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 11,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OEX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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