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2005 Renault Clio Expression Dci 68 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Clio Expression Dci 68 models manufactured in 2005, based on 42 real MOT test results.

45.2%
Pass Rate
54.8%
Fail Rate
42
Total Tests
80,449
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2005 Renault Clio Expression Dci 68 MOT Analysis

The 2005 Renault Clio Expression Dci 68 has an MOT pass rate of 45.2% based on 42 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 80,449 miles on the odometer. With a 54.8% failure rate, the 2005 Clio Expression Dci 68 is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Renault Clio Expression Dci 68 is Tyres, responsible for 4.8% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre.

⚠ Based on limited data (42 tests)

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Clio Expression Dci 68 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Tyres 4.8%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Tyres4.8%2

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 80,449 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Tyres0.59% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Tyres0.594.8%2

Mileage Statistics

80,449
Mean
76,365
Median
68,291
25th Percentile
94,864
75th Percentile
6.81% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 Renault Clio Expression Dci 68 has an MOT pass rate of 45.2% based on 42 tests — significantly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 80,449 miles on the odometer. With a 54.8% failure rate, the 2005 Clio Expression Dci 68 is rated as "Very Poor" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Renault Clio Expression Dci 68, be prepared for above-average maintenance costs. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With an average mileage of 80,449 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.

Tyres — 4.8% of failures

Tyres issues account for 4.8% of MOT failures on 2005 Renault Clio Expression Dci 68 models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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