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AF05 GXV

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,866 mi
Last recorded143,866 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GXV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 143,866 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 143,194 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 143,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 142,867 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 141,093 miles

Brake servo corroded

Exhaust back box hanger deteriorated but system still adequately supported

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 May 2017 141,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc requires new clip (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake servo corroded

Exhaust back box hanger deteriorated but system still adequately supported

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 133,557 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 122,076 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Both rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2013 116,018 miles

Both front droplinks bushes deteriorating

Front disc`s slightly corroded and worn

Front pad`s approx 1/2 worn

N/S sidelight bulb slightly dull

Slight sign`s of Lime scale round rad

Pass 11 Feb 2012 109,798 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,913 miles

osr tyre worn unheaven

slight play in rack

Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,696 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 86,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 50,699 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AF05 GXV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF05 GXV, 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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AF05 GXV is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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