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HV55 FSJ

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,837 mi
Last recorded97,837 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 97,837 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,835 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Front of bonnet (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside slightly opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 91,195 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 91,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 86,963 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 86,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 80,701 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2015 80,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 68,607 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014 68,485 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 60,921 miles

both rear tyre tread low in center

offside rear wheel slightly sticking

Pass 15 May 2012 53,916 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,148 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 31,448 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 25,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FSJ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSJ, 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 FSJ registered?

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

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