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HN05 XAL

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,196 mi
Last recorded151,196 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 XAL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 151,196 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 30 Apr 2019 151,195 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 8 May 2018 145,878 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 4 May 2018 145,878 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 136,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 129,282 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in poor condition

Offside Front brake disc in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2015 123,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,211 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 115,207 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 101,358 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 88,230 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 88,230 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,625 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,641 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,993 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 XAL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAL, 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 XAL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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