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HV55 FFJ

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,186 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 119,165 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 109,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine / Transmission ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 109,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog lamp affecting indicators (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Engine / Transmission ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 100,068 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,846 miles

Stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S inner drive shaft oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,153 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,205 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 67,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 67,777 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 59,610 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 53,059 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2010 53,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,048 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 43,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FFJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FFJ, 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 FFJ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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