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HV05 ZFU

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,552 mi
Last recorded65,552 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 ZFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 65,552 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 65,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coolant level low

nsr and osr tyre cracking due to age

rear silencer rubber mounting broken

Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,990 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rubber mounting detriorated/broken middle/rear

nsr and osr tyre cracking due to age

Fail 17 Oct 2016 62,990 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rubber mounting detriorated/broken middle/rear

nsr and osr tyre cracking due to age

Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,767 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brakes squealing

coolant level low

Fail 7 Oct 2015 60,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brakes squealing

coolant level low

Pass 28 Oct 2014 58,622 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 58,622 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,641 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,641 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,519 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,519 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 41,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,739 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 34,962 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 34,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2008 25,760 miles

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

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

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 ZFU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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