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HT54 RJU

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,105 mi
Last recorded149,105 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 RJU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2023 149,105 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 144,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 144,782 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 131,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 131,969 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 124,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 116,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,107 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,790 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all x 4 undersealed (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

bonnet catch prone to malfunction

Pass 21 Jan 2016 103,342 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet catch prone to malfunction

Pass 19 Jan 2013 75,640 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 75,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,770 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 52,236 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2011 52,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Jan 2010 38,206 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,956 miles

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 24 Jan 2008 21,564 miles

rear number plate slightly discoloured.

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 RJU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

HT54 RJU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 2005.

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