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HT54 UKC

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,172 mi
Last recorded132,172 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT54 UKC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 132,172 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 131,775 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 115,905 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 115,905 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 110,420 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 110,420 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 107,025 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 107,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2021 105,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 105,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 102,079 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 102,019 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,757 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 93,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 93,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stalk faulty (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,308 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 87,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 83,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,812 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside (1.7.5a)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable nearside (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside also wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 80,812 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play offside (2.6.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside (1.7.5a)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable nearside (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside also wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,894 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear seat belt stalk button sticky

Fail 15 Jul 2014 72,894 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear seat belt stalk button sticky

Fail 30 Jul 2013 66,597 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge near limit

Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,597 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge near limit

Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,248 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 44,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,448 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 34,448 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/f body has slight damage

Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,537 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 23,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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 UKC is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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