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HT05 RVU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,224 mi
Last recorded101,224 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,223 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 99,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,225 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 97,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,975 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,602 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 71,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,910 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 56,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 48,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,588 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 38,507 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 38,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 30,978 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 24,086 miles

Advise front discs pitted on inner edges

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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HT05 RVU 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 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 HT05 RVU, 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 HT05 RVU registered?

HT05 RVU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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