2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · BJ05 UTU
2005 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 127,255 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 UTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2025
- 127,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 UTU 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 (BJ05 UTU) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BJ05 UTU Mileage History
- 30/03/202297,488 mi
- 15/03/2023104,585 mi+7,097 mi
- 27/03/2024114,027 mi+9,442 mi
- 27/03/2024114,027 mi
- 02/04/2025127,255 mi+13,228 mi
Average of roughly 9,892 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: Below Average
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