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AP54 LGW

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,513 mi
Last recorded92,513 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LGW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,513 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Brake servo (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both front steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 92,502 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened Brake servo (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in both front steering rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 88,895 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 88,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 1,222 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 85,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 82,517 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,406 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Damage to tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leakage (2.5.C.1a)

Park brake lever slightly loose

Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,406 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML illuminated

Offside Front Damage to tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight leakage (2.5.C.1a)

Park brake lever slightly loose

Pass 10 Apr 2015 70,479 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,499 miles

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

long park brake travel

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2014 63,499 miles

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

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

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

long park brake travel

rear exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,064 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Mar 2012 49,693 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

alloy wheel in spare wheel well has a defective tyre

rear wiper blade split

spare wheel fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,835 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 39,835 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 32,069 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion to front brake disc both side

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front inner brake pads approx/75% worn

Pass 28 Dec 2007 14,614 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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AP54 LGW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AP54 LGW, 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 AP54 LGW registered?

AP54 LGW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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