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HV05 VXM

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,183 mi
Last recorded64,183 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 VXM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 63,439 miles

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

nsr coil spring rusty

under car rusty

Fail 6 Sep 2019 63,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nsr coil spring rusty

under car rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2018 60,574 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 60,574 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,578 miles

Both headlight plastic covers opaque

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Both brake discs heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Underside of brake servo corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 52,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlight plastic covers opaque

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Both brake discs heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged Rim (4.2.A.1a)

Underside of brake servo corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,815 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,010 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,448 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 30,492 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,955 miles

o/s front tyre cracking in tread

Fail 12 Apr 2010 25,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 11 Apr 2009 21,399 miles

n/s rear tread cracking and nearing wearbands

Pass 14 Apr 2008 18,463 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 VXM is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VXM, 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 VXM registered?

HV05 VXM is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is HV05 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV05 VXM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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