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HN05 XBU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

134,638 mi
Last recorded134,638 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 XBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 134,638 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 134,638 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 123,994 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2018 123,994 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,606 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 113,606 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,431 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s steering arm slight play

Fail 29 Jul 2016 104,431 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,665 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 31 Jul 2015 92,665 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

n/s steering arm slight play

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,443 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 82,443 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,856 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 72,856 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,199 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 64,191 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,228 miles

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 10 Aug 2011 58,208 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,801 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 50,801 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,466 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 44,466 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,137 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 XBU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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

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