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HT54 OBU

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,195 mi
Last recorded100,195 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 100,195 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 95,662 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 95,662 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 88,213 miles

Front Break Discs corroded on inner edge.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 88,213 miles

Front Break Discs corroded on inner edge.

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 82,925 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 82,925 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 75,239 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,239 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,205 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 67,205 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 65,165 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,165 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 55,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jan 2008 44,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 44,952 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 OBU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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

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