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AP54 HVT

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

98,346 mi
Last recorded98,346 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HVT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 98,346 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 98,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 97,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 92,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 83,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perrish (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre perrish

Fail 3 Oct 2018 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre perrish

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 75,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine light on

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,823 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 72,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 70,759 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,759 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 66,260 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 61,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,252 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 48,626 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 37,333 miles

ATTENTION TO TYRE TREAD DEPTHS-SEE HEALTH CHECK SHEAT.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 37,300 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

ATTENTION TO TYRE TREAD DEPTHS-SEE HEALTH CHECK SHEAT.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,756 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 29,756 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 24,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake pads are low

Fail 8 Oct 2008 24,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads are low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,546 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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AP54 HVT is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2005 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 60,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP54 HVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP54 HVT is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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