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HT54 SWY

2005 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

130,919 mi
Last recorded130,919 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 130,919 miles

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))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 May 2023 130,619 miles

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

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))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 May 2022 124,804 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 124,535 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,632 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 118,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 116,324 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 116,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,240 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 111,216 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner outer edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 111,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking across axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,183 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s o/s upper front strut cups slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2016 103,459 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside rear floors have surface corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,439 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and Offside rear floors have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2015 100,279 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 91,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 82,499 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,878 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 71,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,328 miles

lot travel on hand brake

Fail 28 Mar 2011 60,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

lot travel on hand brake

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 39,064 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 39,064 miles

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

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,192 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 SWY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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

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