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HN05 VCU

2005 Renault Clio

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,233 mi
Last recorded112,233 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 VCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 112,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 101,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 95,251 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,637 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 73,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres have splits in side walls

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2011 73,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres have splits in side walls

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,978 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 68,978 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 66,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bothside rear brakes dragging slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2009 66,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bothside rear brakes dragging slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2008 49,678 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
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HN05 VCU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN05 VCU, 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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HN05 VCU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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