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AP54 SRU

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,710 mi
Last recorded110,710 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 SRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 110,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,060 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2017 109,984 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2016 105,737 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 96,600 miles

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 91,521 miles

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

Oil leak

headlamp beam images could be better

rear silencer rubber is deteriorated but its not insecure

slight play in steering rackends

Fail 23 Sep 2014 91,521 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

headlamp beam images could be better

rear silencer rubber is deteriorated but its not insecure

slight play in steering rackends

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,384 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers are deteriorated but exhaust is not insecure

wiper blades could be better

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,384 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubbers are deteriorated but exhaust is not insecure

wiper blades could be better

Pass 10 Oct 2012 69,975 miles

n/s/f coil spring has a small bit broken of at top but secure in its seat

Fail 10 Oct 2012 69,975 miles

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

n/s/f coil spring has a small bit broken of at top but secure in its seat

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,846 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 51,075 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 51,075 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,990 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 33,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,143 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 21,112 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 SRU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

AP54 SRU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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