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HV55 FCJ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,455 mi
Last recorded70,455 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,455 miles

wear front discs

Fail 21 Aug 2015 70,075 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside wiper blade deteriorated

wear front discs

Pass 29 May 2014 59,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 51,412 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 41,127 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,125 miles

n/s front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,061 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,246 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 26,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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 FCJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FCJ, 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 FCJ registered?

HV55 FCJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is HV55 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 FCJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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