2005 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · BF05 GYP
2005 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 111,485 miles. MOT valid until 11 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF05 GYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 111,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF05 GYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Clio (BF05 GYP) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished with cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre perished with cracks to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face severly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
BF05 GYP Mileage History
- 12/05/2023109,317 mi
- 02/05/2024110,191 mi+874 mi
- 29/04/2025111,253 mi+1,062 mi
- 05/05/2025111,258 mi+5 mi
- 16/04/2026111,485 mi+227 mi
Average of roughly 740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk2
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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