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AP05 NBY

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,693 mi
Last recorded142,693 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 NBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 142,693 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 142,690 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 140,637 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 140,637 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration had to abort test (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 133,478 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 106,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 May 2015 106,347 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 73,797 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,028 miles

rear brake slightly coroded

Fail 22 May 2013 44,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake slightly coroded

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,033 miles

both rear exhast mounts split but still suported.

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished and cracked.

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 33,948 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear exhast mounts split but still suported.

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished and cracked.

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,196 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,684 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,335 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,807 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 NBY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NBY, 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 NBY registered?

AP05 NBY is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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