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AY55 DZL

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,801 mi
Last recorded91,801 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 DZL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,801 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 91,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 91,724 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,718 miles

Vehicle modified for track use

rear axle brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak

springs corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,408 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all springs corroded

modified for track use

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 91,408 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all springs corroded

modified for track use

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,289 miles

After market seats/belts fitted

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,995 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,918 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,782 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level stop light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,259 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 70,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 64,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,791 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 55,104 miles

front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2011 54,726 miles

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

front brake discs deteriorating

Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,929 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

brake discs deteriorating

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,929 miles

brake discs deteriorating

Pass 12 Nov 2009 37,833 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 37,430 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,587 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 28,584 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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AY55 DZL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AY55 DZL, 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 AY55 DZL registered?

AY55 DZL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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