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HV05 RRU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,235 mi
Last recorded61,235 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 RRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 61,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 61,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 59,684 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 58,530 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2024 58,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 56,767 miles

Both rear tyre inner side walls show signs of cracking

Slight wear in o/s front anti roll bar link bush

Pass 25 May 2022 54,697 miles
Fail 25 May 2022

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 52,460 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2020 51,145 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 51,143 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2019 48,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 May 2018 46,410 miles

Both front tyre tread pattern show signs of slight cracking

Central rear axle brake pipe shows signs of slight corossion

Pass 9 May 2017 43,373 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 43,373 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 40,817 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 38,331 miles

N/S FRONT LINK BAR BUSH SLIGHT CRACKING

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET RUBBER WORN

Pass 12 May 2014 35,775 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS CORODDED

Pass 7 May 2013 32,841 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,416 miles

FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 17 May 2011 25,839 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 25,839 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 22,173 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 22,173 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 19 May 2009 18,415 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 May 2008 14,325 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 RRU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

HV05 RRU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is HV05 RRU safe to buy?

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