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HV05 WLZ

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 WLZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 119,500 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 119,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 111,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 102,027 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 101,850 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 86,399 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 70,087 miles

advanced movement in both front track rod ends under load - on limit during time of test only

both front outer anti roll bar link rod rubbers poor

corrosion to front anti roll bar

damage to bonnet

exhaust system corroded

inner wheel arches muddy

rear exhaust mounting inner rubber heavily perished

slight lateral movement in handbrake pawl mechanism

small cuts in both front tyres

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,912 miles

24% rear brake applications

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

heavy age cracking on exhaust rear rubber

small stonechips in windscreen

some sideways movement in parking brake lever

wiper blades smear

Fail 17 Sep 2010 55,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

24% rear brake applications

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

heavy age cracking on exhaust rear rubber

small stonechips in windscreen

some sideways movement in parking brake lever

wiper blades smear

Fail 23 Mar 2009 37,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,773 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 WLZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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