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HV55 FCU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,705 mi
Last recorded126,705 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FCU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 126,705 miles

Both headlamp glasses dulled and beams slightly out of focus.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025 126,666 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of steering and suspension components (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp glasses dull both sides of car (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle bolted shut (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked,advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 126,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 113,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ALL FOUR** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 101,884 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 87,420 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 77,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 69,742 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 69,727 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 64,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 56,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 44,759 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,434 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 31,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 28,490 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 24,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 20,064 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 17,060 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 FCU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FCU, 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 FCU registered?

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

Is HV55 FCU safe to buy?

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