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HV55 EFX

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,062 mi
Last recorded150,062 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 EFX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 150,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 149,941 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 149,920 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive not dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ware in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ware in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 144,765 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 139,243 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 125,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 125,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,439 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mounts deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Pass 6 Oct 2014 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 104,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear exhaust mounts perished and splitting

rear brake disks worn

unable to see brake fluid level

Fail 30 Sep 2013 104,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear exhaust mounts perished and splitting

rear brake disks worn

unable to see brake fluid level

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,505 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 77,342 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 47,650 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 EFX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV55 EFX, 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 HV55 EFX registered?

HV55 EFX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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