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HV05 WGU

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,845 mi
Last recorded119,845 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,845 miles

Offside Rear Wing and wheel arch areas have impact damage

Fail 26 Sep 2019 119,841 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wing and wheel arch areas have impact damage

Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,656 miles

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images.

Front Both front headlamp lenses misted

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats. ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 115,653 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Both front dip beams have poor beam images.

Front Both front headlamp lenses misted

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats. ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 105,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both dipped beams have poor patterns

both front sidelights dim

Fail 30 Aug 2017 105,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both dipped beams have poor patterns

both front sidelights dim

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 92,132 miles

Offside front tyre tread starting to perish.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 92,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front tyre tread starting to perish.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 86,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 86,015 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 77,585 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2012 70,099 miles

EML

Fail 2 May 2012 70,098 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,341 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,135 miles

near side rear tyre just legal

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre just legal

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 26 Mar 2008 27,615 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 WGU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WGU, 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 WGU registered?

HV05 WGU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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