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AP05 OFW

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,508 mi
Last recorded106,508 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 106,508 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 106,508 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,689 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,098 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 78,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 74,397 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the legal limit at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexi hose to offside rear wheel steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,243 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear flexi hose to offside rear wheel steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside fronts worn down to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,773 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 64,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,442 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 59,442 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre cracking at tread shoulder and between treads

Pass 28 Jun 2014 55,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking through tread

Fail 28 Jun 2014 55,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking through tread

Pass 27 Jun 2013 51,064 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust back box mounting deteriorated

nick in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust back box mounting deteriorated

nick in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 30 Jun 2012 46,167 miles

airbag light on

nsf brake pad getting low

osf brake pad getting low

service light on

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,186 miles

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2011 41,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,982 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 37,982 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 19 Jul 2008 34,888 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 OFW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OFW, 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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AP05 OFW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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