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HT54 CME

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

30,160 mi
Last recorded30,160 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 CME
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 30,160 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 29,277 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 29,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 28,278 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 28,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 27,462 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 26,642 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 26,030 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 26,030 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 25,287 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 25,287 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 24,272 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 24,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 23,212 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 22,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 20,893 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 19,776 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,524 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,254 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 15,969 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear exhaust rubber split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jan 2010 11,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,574 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 9,595 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 9,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 7,566 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 9,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HT54 CME is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HT54 CME, 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 HT54 CME registered?

HT54 CME is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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