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AF05 GYU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,687 mi
Last recorded140,687 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 GYU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 140,687 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 139,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 137,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 134,305 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 134,305 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 132,541 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 132,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,530 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 124,530 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 115,046 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 115,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 108,625 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 108,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 101,942 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 101,942 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,854 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 98,854 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,107 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2014 79,224 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front washers pulsing slightly

rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2013 69,382 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 60,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 49,818 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,994 miles

both sides rear tyres tread worn to 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,328 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 17,196 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 16,866 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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AF05 GYU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GYU, 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 AF05 GYU registered?

AF05 GYU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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