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HT05 RVW

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

122,690 mi
Last recorded122,690 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 RVW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 122,690 miles

(underseal on some components)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 120,466 miles

slight bind o/s/f brake

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

all shock absorbers corroded

exhaust rear box mount worn

front abs rings corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 185/55/15 82v

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2023 120,466 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

all shock absorbers corroded

exhaust rear box mount worn

front abs rings corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 185/55/15 82v

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,581 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Aug 2021 117,044 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 116,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Rear nearside and offside (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,674 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 103,558 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake hoses ferrells slighty corroded

rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2018 103,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear brake hoses ferrells slighty corroded

rear exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,755 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 94,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,713 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 88,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,921 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 82,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,145 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 75,142 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 66,919 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 66,911 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 55,644 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,987 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 46,987 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,117 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,844 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 22,844 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 RVW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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

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