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HN55 SSU

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,800 mi
Last recorded90,800 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 SSU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 90,800 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded covered with duct tape

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear including suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,233 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 82,232 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,350 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,213 miles

Engine oil level low

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 74,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine oil level low

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,786 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 67,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 63,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,193 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

e.m.l on dash

engine misfire

engine oil leak

main beam switch has intermit fault sticking

Fail 7 Apr 2017 55,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

e.m.l on dash

engine misfire

engine oil leak

main beam switch has intermit fault sticking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 44,564 miles

Offside Front door catch striker on door pillar is slightly insecure on fittings

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread area wearing very low and small cut in the tread . 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine / gearbox area , not excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2016 44,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front door catch striker on door pillar is slightly insecure on fittings

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread area wearing very low and small cut in the tread . 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak on engine / gearbox area , not excessive

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,572 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 39,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,896 miles

both front & nearside rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,025 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,056 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 25,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 20,618 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,297 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)

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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HN55 SSU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 HN55 SSU, 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 HN55 SSU registered?

HN55 SSU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is HN55 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN55 SSU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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