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HV55 FRO

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,279 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

boot struts weak

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

brake servo corroded

ferrules becoming corroded on both rear brake hoses

very slight oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2023 98,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

boot struts weak

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

brake servo corroded

ferrules becoming corroded on both rear brake hoses

very slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2022 94,432 miles

Brake servo corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 94,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake servo corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside track rod end ball joint becoming deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

bonnet becoming difficult to open

headlamps becoming badly deteriorated

unable to open boot but everything still accessible through passenger seats

Fail 21 Oct 2021 90,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside track rod end ball joint becoming deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

bonnet becoming difficult to open

headlamps becoming badly deteriorated

unable to open boot but everything still accessible through passenger seats

Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,534 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge (step)

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

unable to open boot but everything still accessible through passenger seats

Fail 19 Oct 2020 89,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge (step)

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

fog light tell tell faulty but still works in accordance with requirements

rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

unable to open boot but everything still accessible through passenger seats

Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,823 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 83,823 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,586 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 83,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 80,079 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 80,075 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 74,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,076 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 69,076 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,206 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low efficiency on o/s handbrake

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,966 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 60,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,992 miles

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

airbag lamp illuminated

service lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Sep 2012 54,992 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

airbag lamp illuminated

service lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,265 miles

cut in wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2011 46,265 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

cut in wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,914 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 38,914 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear silencer mount starting to split

Rear wiper blade torn

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,143 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear silencer mount starting to split

Rear wiper blade torn

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,329 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 FRO is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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