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HV05 VXW

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

112,110 mi
Last recorded112,110 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 112,110 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heatshield partially secured

Fail 13 Jun 2024 112,097 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust heatshield partially secured

Pass 6 Jun 2023 97,412 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant on minimum mark

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaitor slightly deformed and deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and bold on outer shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 97,412 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rears (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant on minimum mark

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaitor slightly deformed and deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm and bold on outer shoulder (STRONG ADVISE) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to wear indicators and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 28 May 2022 92,032 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust hanger weak but system still supported

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

Fail 28 May 2022 92,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust hanger weak but system still supported

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 90,071 miles

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

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

Fail 16 Jun 2021 90,071 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2021 90,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 87,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,350 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 80,705 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,062 miles

bonnet safety requires attention

Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,062 miles

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

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

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

bonnet safety requires attention

play track rod

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,925 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2015 59,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,018 miles

engine management light on

oil leak engine sump corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 53,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

oil leak engine sump corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,596 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,596 miles

front discs worn

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,603 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre getting close to 2mm wear indicators

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,965 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2009 15,931 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 7,942 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 VXW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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