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HV05 WHU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,082 mi
Last recorded138,082 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,082 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 138,082 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 131,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 125,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 125,996 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,076 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 123,076 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,831 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 118,831 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,905 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 113,901 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 102,736 miles

Both head lamp lenses faded , suggest refurb very soon...............

Nearside Front Tyre worn extremely near to the limit

Nearside Rear Tyre worn very near to the limit....

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,607 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 94,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 86,069 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 86,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads are worn very near to the limit , suggest attention very soon!...............

Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,531 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 78,531 miles

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

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low, not failable at time of test.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,134 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,830 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 WHU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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