2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · BF05 AEG
2005 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 60,714 miles. MOT valid until 07 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF05 AEG Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 60,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF05 AEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Clio (BF05 AEG) between March 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
BF05 AEG Mileage History
- 13/03/200810,825 mi
- 06/04/200912,662 mi+1,837 mi
- 08/04/201014,110 mi+1,448 mi
- 08/04/201014,110 mi
- 17/03/201115,563 mi+1,453 mi
- 15/03/201217,375 mi+1,812 mi
- 21/03/201319,036 mi+1,661 mi
- 21/03/201319,036 mi
- 04/04/201420,368 mi+1,332 mi
- 26/03/201520,966 mi+598 mi
- 17/03/201621,710 mi+744 mi
- 30/03/201722,834 mi+1,124 mi
- 30/03/201722,834 mi
- 05/04/201823,716 mi+882 mi
- 13/04/201823,729 mi+13 mi
- 07/03/201924,227 mi+498 mi
- 08/03/201924,227 mi
- 18/02/202024,414 mi+187 mi
- 21/02/202024,414 mi
- 03/03/202132,180 mi+7,766 mi
- 03/03/202132,180 mi
- 22/02/202241,536 mi+9,356 mi
- 22/02/202241,538 mi+2 mi
- 09/02/202346,574 mi+5,036 mi
- 26/02/202451,730 mi+5,156 mi
- 10/02/202556,188 mi+4,458 mi
- 23/02/202660,714 mi+4,526 mi
Average of roughly 2,780 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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