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AE05 XRW

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

83,930 mi
Last recorded83,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XRW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 83,930 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 83,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,188 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 60,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 52,267 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 43,824 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Head lights Frosted over image weak, Adv

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust tail box rubber mounting split/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2021 43,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower suspension ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar link rubber bushes split/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Head lights Frosted over image weak, Adv

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust tail box rubber mounting split/cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 40,478 miles

Exhaust tail box rear rubber mounting perished & cracked

High level brake light intermitant in operation

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link bushes perished & cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall has cosmetic damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 40,478 miles

Exhaust tail box rear rubber mounting perished & cracked

High level brake light intermitant in operation

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar link bushes perished & cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced head light frosted over no image (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall has cosmetic damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced head light frosted over no image (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 38,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 37,099 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 37,099 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 35,280 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2017 35,236 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2016 33,030 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 33,030 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,152 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 29,195 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 29,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 27,165 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,946 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 22,494 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 20,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,591 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,342 miles

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

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

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

Small cuts in NSF Tyre.

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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AE05 XRW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE05 XRW, 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 AE05 XRW registered?

AE05 XRW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AE05 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 XRW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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