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HN05 XBJ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

98,007 mi
Last recorded98,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.....185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.....185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 97,991 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket on floor (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp lense slight opaq

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished and cracked on tread

Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,545 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 Jul 2017 91,544 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine management lamp illuminated

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Jul 2016 84,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jul 2016 84,053 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides have blue sidelights (1.1.A.3e)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on edges 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on

Pass 22 May 2015 76,183 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 72,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2014 72,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2013 68,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 17 May 2013 68,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 14 May 2012 65,095 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 65,095 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f abs ring broken

Pass 20 May 2011 62,256 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount torn/weak

o/s/f top mount has slight movement

Pass 21 May 2010 59,097 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 59,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2009 54,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 45,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

noise from engine bay.. possible alternator fault

Pass 28 May 2008 45,240 miles

noise from engine bay.. possible alternator fault

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 XBJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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