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2005 RENAULT CLIO
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- Registration SW55DBX
- Manufacturer RENAULT
- Model CLIO
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1149cc
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- Expires 08 Sep 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,106 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Engine and Gearbox sumps corroded
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
4 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 98,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Engine and Gearbox sumps corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,256 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine and gearbox sumps corroded but not porris
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Clutch worn
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Underside ()
7 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,086 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
7 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,271 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,956 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2022 9 Jun 202627 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,698 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
10 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,698 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 64,590 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Sump corroded
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 59,541 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 59,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 52,241 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018 9 Jun 20267 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 52,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
11 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,410 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017 9 Jun 202611 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 31,082 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016 9 Jun 202629 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 30,694 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2016 9 Jun 202629 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 30,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
24 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 29,825 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015 9 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 29,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 26,517 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013 9 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,978 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012 9 Jun 20265 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 22,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,104 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011 9 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,099 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010 9 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,452 MI
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SW55DBX was registered on 2005-12-07
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