2005 Renault Clio 1.5L Diesel · YR05 YFO
2005 Renault Clio (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 142,702 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR05 YFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 142,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR05 YFO 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 (YR05 YFO) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YR05 YFO Mileage History
- 09/03/2023134,166 mi
- 19/03/2024138,560 mi+4,394 mi
- 20/03/2024138,562 mi+2 mi
- 24/03/2025142,700 mi+4,138 mi
- 24/03/2025142,702 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,179 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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