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HV05 BPU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

39,409 mi
Last recorded39,409 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 BPU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,409 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 34,008 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 29,109 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 25,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 25,302 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 25,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 25,179 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 24,940 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 24,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 24,622 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 24,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,546 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 23,546 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,707 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 22,707 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 21,912 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,912 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,868 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)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 18,454 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,454 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 15,855 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 12,212 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 BPU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BPU, 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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What year was HV05 BPU registered?

HV05 BPU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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