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HV05 BVM

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,507 mi
Last recorded139,507 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 BVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 139,507 miles

both headlights misted just still a beam pattern

both rear tyres just legal

Fail 20 May 2017 139,290 miles

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

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

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

both headlights misted just still a beam pattern

both rear tyres just legal

Pass 7 May 2016 128,588 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 May 2015 120,580 miles

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

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

steel wheel fitted too nearside front alloys too rest

Fail 26 May 2015 120,580 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

steel wheel fitted too nearside front alloys too rest

Pass 29 May 2014 111,184 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 28 May 2014 111,179 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 100,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 97,193 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 97,188 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 91,911 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 91,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,267 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 82,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 67,245 miles

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 185/55/15

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/55/15

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2009 67,163 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front number plate deteriorated

nearside rear tyre right on 1.6mm limit 185/55/15

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/55/15

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,435 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 51,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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)

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 BVM is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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