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AP05 LTO

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,234 mi
Last recorded79,234 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 LTO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2026 79,234 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 77,919 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,056 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 70,272 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 66,636 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 60,008 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 56,584 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,507 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 41,145 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,862 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,217 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 31,061 miles

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,067 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 21,362 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,905 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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AP05 LTO is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AP05 LTO, 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 AP05 LTO registered?

AP05 LTO is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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