2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · BJ55 DXL
2005 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 12 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 57,799 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ55 DXL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 57,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ55 DXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Clio (BJ55 DXL) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ55 DXL Mileage History
- 15/08/202247,066 mi
- 30/08/202357,799 mi+10,733 mi
- 30/08/202357,799 mi
Average of roughly 10,315 miles per year across 3 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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