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HV55 EFN

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,440 mi
Last recorded89,440 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 EFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 89,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens missing.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 89,418 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lamp adversely affected by the operation of other lamps.

Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,893 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 77,062 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 76,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre edge slightly worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,753 miles

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

windscreen lower part slight damage

Fail 31 Mar 2017 70,753 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

windscreen lower part slight damage

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,167 miles

front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

windscreen slightly damaged lower section

Fail 30 Mar 2016 66,156 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

windscreen slightly damaged lower section

Pass 30 Mar 2015 60,865 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs inner faces rusty

front offside wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2015 60,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs inner faces rusty

front offside wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,890 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 56,887 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,661 miles

front tyres low

off side mirror cracked

Pass 19 Mar 2012 49,571 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,284 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and badly corroded

various stone chips all over windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2010 32,851 miles

front brake discs

o/s/f fog lamp broken

Fail 1 Mar 2010 32,851 miles

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

o/s/f fog lamp broken

front brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,888 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 EFN is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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