2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

8,751 MOT tests in 2024. 47.7% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time47.7%
Failed or needed repairs52.3%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,751 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.0%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.9%
  4. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.7%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.7%
  9. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics50.5%
  2. Suspension28.8%
  3. Brakes19.5%
  4. Steering15.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.2%
  6. Body & chassis10.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  8. Tyres8.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.7%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 47.7% of 2005 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,751 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).