2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · WF55 BWX
2005 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 23,917 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF55 BWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 23,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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WF55 BWX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Clio (WF55 BWX) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
WF55 BWX Mileage History
- 12/09/202219,104 mi
- 21/09/202319,780 mi+676 mi
- 22/07/202421,978 mi+2,198 mi
- 19/07/202523,917 mi+1,939 mi
- 19/07/202523,917 mi
Average of roughly 1,688 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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