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HV55 FRU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,534 mi
Last recorded43,534 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,534 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 43,333 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,170 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,241 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 35,356 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,443 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 33,443 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2020 31,845 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 29,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,419 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 26,667 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 26,667 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,533 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,369 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 22,363 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

exhaust back box rubber mounting worn

offside front headlamp unit brackets damage

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 20,561 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,542 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,772 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,193 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 15,193 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 11,694 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 10,670 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre defective

bodywork has dent and scratch

offside front brake performance higher than nearside front

service and air bag on

Fail 3 Oct 2008 10,656 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

bodywork has dent and scratch

offside front brake performance higher than nearside front

service and air bag on

Fail 11 Oct 2006 8,023 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front nearside lower swivel appears securely mounted to suspension arm but it would appear that the bolts used may be incorrect size

Nearside suspension leg is fouling inner wing plastic guard

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 FRU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

HV55 FRU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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