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HV55 ECZ

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,851 mi
Last recorded95,851 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 ECZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 95,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 95,851 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced deteriorated/ both sides (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 90,633 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 90,633 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended won't click in (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,705 miles

aims faded

all tyres slightly perished

battery lose

Fail 14 Aug 2017 78,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all tyres slightly perished

battery lose

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,482 miles

head lamps faded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 74,482 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,230 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 66,230 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,332 miles

front tyres close to limits

rear tyres just off limits

slight noise o/s/r bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 58,332 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres close to limits

rear tyres just off limits

slight noise o/s/r bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2013 50,713 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 42,709 miles

front discs worn

front indicators fadeing

front pads low

Fail 20 Aug 2012 42,709 miles

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

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

front discs worn

front indicators fadeing

front pads low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 36,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,810 miles

handrake lever slightly loose

n/s/f tyre ON limit

rear tyres and o/s/f perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,390 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,680 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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HV55 ECZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HV55 ECZ, 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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HV55 ECZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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