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HT54 AKJ

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,750 mi
Last recorded85,750 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 AKJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 85,750 miles

Spare tyre not checked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 85,740 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake discs badly corroded/worn

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

Spare tyre not checked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 74,202 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 63,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 63,569 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 55,138 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,746 miles

air bag light on

passenger front wheel damaged

rear exhaust rubber perished

winscreen scratched

Fail 14 Oct 2011 47,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

drivers front tyre starting to wear edges

drivers windscreen washer blocked

passenger front wheel damaged

rear exhaust rubber perished

winscreen scratched

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,026 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 35,047 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,606 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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HT54 AKJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT54 AKJ, 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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HT54 AKJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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