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SW05MSX
2005 RENAULT CLIO
Colour: Orange
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1998cc
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- Registration SW05MSX
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2005
- Colour Orange
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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125 Total Defects Recorded
24 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 110,400 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear seats removed at time of test
18 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,473 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,620 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- rear seats removed
- exhaust hanger rubber perished
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,620 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear seats removed
- exhaust hanger rubber perished
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,382 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2024 10 Jun 20268 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,266 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- sill covers fitted not allow full insp
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
7 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- sill covers fitted not allow full insp
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections and members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 81,208 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 81,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,455 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
10 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 74,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,053 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
30 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,094 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2018 10 Jun 202619 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,226 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount broken (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded combination (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded combination hose (3.6.B.2c)
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,103 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,985 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,127 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,752 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 37,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,555 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2013 10 Jun 202614 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 32,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,868 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2012 10 Jun 202616 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 28,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
3 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,755 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2011 10 Jun 202628 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,748 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
14 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,660 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
14 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,660 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
24 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,481 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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