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HV05 XHB

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,408 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,830 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 90,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 84,384 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,559 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,988 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 73,982 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,182 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 73,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 67,306 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 67,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,685 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 55,356 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,574 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 34,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,538 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 XHB is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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