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HV05 BOU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

120,478 mi
Last recorded120,478 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 BOU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,478 miles

both front brake hose ferrules corroding behind sleeve

both front headlamps fading

brake fluid level low

brake servo corroding

play to both to inner tie arms of steering rack

rotation noise to both rear hubs when spun

Fail 19 Mar 2018 120,478 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush centre bush broken up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hose ferrules corroding behind sleeve

both front headlamps fading

brake fluid level low

brake servo corroding

play to both to inner tie arms of steering rack

rotation noise to both rear hubs when spun

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,082 miles

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorating

engine oil sump pan corroding

front anti-roll bar corroding

unable to open tailgate

Fail 21 Mar 2017 115,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorating

engine oil sump pan corroding

front anti-roll bar corroding

unable to open tailgate

Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,830 miles

Air bag light on

Corrosion on brake servo

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 112,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement & offside (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP flashing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2015 106,554 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 106,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 99,422 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 99,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 89,477 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,477 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 2 Mar 2012 77,062 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 25 Feb 2012 76,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust mount perished

Fail 5 Mar 2011 62,827 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 48,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 37,592 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 25,360 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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HV05 BOU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HV05 BOU, 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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HV05 BOU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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