2005 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · YE05 CXT
2005 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2005. Recorded mileage 61,176 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE05 CXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 61,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE05 CXT 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 (YE05 CXT) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested pad contaminated and shocker insecure (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”.
YE05 CXT Mileage History
- 02/09/202449,057 mi
- 05/09/202555,343 mi+6,286 mi
- 08/09/202555,345 mi+2 mi
- 04/09/202661,176 mi+5,831 mi
- 04/09/202661,176 mi
Average of roughly 6,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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