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HV05 XFZ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,182 mi
Last recorded95,182 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 95,182 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, low on tread and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 91,692 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 86,632 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 82,809 miles

Both front tyre's worn on inside edge's

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 82,809 miles

Both front tyre's worn on inside edge's

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,795 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 78,789 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 71,392 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,045 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Windscreen has damage in swept area

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,845 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,372 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,813 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 36,841 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 29,873 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 29,873 miles

Front Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,480 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,591 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 18,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,567 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,943 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 XFZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

HV05 XFZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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