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HT54 SZN

2005 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,031 mi
Last recorded84,031 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 SZN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,031 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 84,001 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,705 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 82,705 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 81,461 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 81,428 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 77,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 73,408 miles

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

eml lamp on

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 73,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml lamp on

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 67,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 57,904 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,284 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 47,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,630 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 SZN is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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