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HV05 FRL

2005 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,043 mi
Last recorded97,043 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 FRL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 97,043 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 97,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,917 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 93,917 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,570 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 88,561 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,491 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,473 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 77,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,395 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 70,395 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2012 60,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,310 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,728 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 47,728 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,139 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 39,139 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,435 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 FRL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FRL, 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 FRL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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