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HV05 CVK

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,041 mi
Last recorded138,041 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 138,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2024 136,706 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 135,627 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 133,541 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 133,539 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 132,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 128,271 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 128,250 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,881 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 122,881 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 117,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 117,643 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,089 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 112,082 miles

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,975 miles

o/s/rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing has slight noise

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 94,108 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,108 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 88,978 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 84,404 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,153 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 68,523 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 68,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,561 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 CVK is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CVK, 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 CVK is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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