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HT54 SSV

2005 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,899 mi
Last recorded135,899 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 SSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 135,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 132,899 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 132,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 129,263 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 126,302 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top mounting cup heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexi hoses to axle have corroded ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has run flat damage . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides brake shoe backing plates are corroded . (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 126,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Plastic wing broken and has sharp edge . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe on axle corroded to excess . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached May fall apart at any time . (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut top mounting cup heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexi hoses to axle have corroded ferrules . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded . (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has run flat damage . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides brake shoe backing plates are corroded . (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 121,034 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 121,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,882 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 107,878 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 102,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 93,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,087 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,386 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 77,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,730 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 71,730 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,945 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf passengers

Fail 25 Jan 2013 64,945 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsf passengers

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,102 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 57,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,433 miles

both front brake discs wearing thin

play in n/s/f track rod end

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,732 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 46,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,088 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,643 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 SSV is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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