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HT54 FJA

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,021 mi
Last recorded67,021 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 FJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,021 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,583 miles

Offside Front headlight top mounting bolt broken,no movement in headlight

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 62,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog light glass broken

Offside Front headlight top mounting bolt broken,no movement in headlight

Offside Front subframe rear support bracket bolt missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 62,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush play in shock glad (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened both stub axle mountings incorrect bolts used (5.3.3 (c) (i))

bolts for front subframe support brackets snapped, not reduced structural integrity

Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,864 miles

rearseats removed

Fail 21 Oct 2020 61,861 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

rearseats removed

Pass 23 Mar 2019 59,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 49,122 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr brake pipe is corroded

osr tyre 2006 dot code and is cracking also out of shape

the nsf brake is slightly binding

Pass 16 Apr 2016 42,310 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 42,088 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,788 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,946 miles

Rear exhaust rubbers weak .

Fail 24 Feb 2015 39,946 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust rubbers weak .

Pass 20 Mar 2014 39,068 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 39,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,688 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 37,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,408 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 27,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,025 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,759 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has seperated from arm has slight movement and is knocking advise renewal of suspension arm

plastic trims covering outer sills

rear silencer mounting slightly deteriated

unable to see brake fluid level in resivior due to engine cover

Fail 20 Feb 2008 19,759 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has seperated from arm has slight movement and is knocking advise renewal of suspension arm

plastic trims covering outer sills

rear silencer mounting slightly deteriated

unable to see brake fluid level in resivior due to engine cover

Pass 8 Mar 2007 17,674 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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HT54 FJA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT54 FJA, 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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HT54 FJA is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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