2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · SO05 BSZ
2005 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 44,883 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO05 BSZ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2024
- 44,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO05 BSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Clio (SO05 BSZ) between June 2008 and August 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust mounting insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SO05 BSZ Mileage History
- 03/06/20087,811 mi
- 10/06/200910,745 mi+2,934 mi
- 11/06/201013,130 mi+2,385 mi
- 09/07/201115,694 mi+2,564 mi
- 21/08/201218,764 mi+3,070 mi
- 12/09/201322,715 mi+3,951 mi
- 08/09/201427,505 mi+4,790 mi
- 08/09/201427,505 mi
- 25/09/201532,927 mi+5,422 mi
- 22/09/201635,182 mi+2,255 mi
- 22/09/201635,182 mi
- 06/09/2017378,174 mi+342,992 mi
- 05/11/201838,108 mi-340,066 mi
- 05/11/201838,108 mi
- 26/05/202139,124 mi+1,016 mi
- 26/05/202139,124 mi
- 06/06/202241,097 mi+1,973 mi
- 22/06/202241,099 mi+2 mi
- 22/06/202343,044 mi+1,945 mi
- 13/08/202444,883 mi+1,839 mi
Average of roughly 2,289 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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