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HV05 BRF

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,071 mi
Last recorded172,071 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 BRF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 172,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 160,459 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 146,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint play in jiont (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint play in bottom ball jiont (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 133,075 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Oct 2014 127,227 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Oct 2013 121,647 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 121,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 103,845 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 7 Nov 2012 103,840 miles

Offside Axle beam distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,970 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,564 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 75,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 63,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,214 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,311 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 BRF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BRF, 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 BRF registered?

HV05 BRF is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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