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HV05 CEU

2005 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 CEU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 123,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 120,949 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 120,942 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,708 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 114,790 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 108,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 106,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 106,427 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,543 miles

offside headlamp slightly deteriated

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,631 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,631 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,488 miles

rear exhaust mounting worn

Fail 16 Oct 2014 95,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mounting worn

Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 90,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,900 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 81,900 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 73,695 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,695 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,771 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,234 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,186 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,926 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,494 miles

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

Nearside 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 CEU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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