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HV05 YTU

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,112 mi
Last recorded103,112 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 103,112 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 97,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 97,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 83,436 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,441 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,783 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 74,837 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 68,497 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,493 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,315 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,824 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,180 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 33,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 26,742 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 YTU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YTU, 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 YTU registered?

HV05 YTU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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