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HN05 XTE

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,053 mi
Last recorded100,053 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 XTE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 100,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 99,098 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 99,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 97,342 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 95,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 93,021 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 93,016 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 92,299 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 92,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 88,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,448 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 75,559 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 75,559 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 67,665 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,665 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,064 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 61,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,920 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 53,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,838 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,435 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,425 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,177 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 34,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 28,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,614 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 XTE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XTE, 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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What year was HN05 XTE registered?

HN05 XTE is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is HN05 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 XTE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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