CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV55 FYL

2005 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,122 mi
Last recorded150,122 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FYL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 150,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 150,121 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides, (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle, (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central hand brake partly insecure,

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 139,594 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 139,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both headlights have no aim (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 131,516 miles

Offside Front anti - roll bar link rubber missing-

Offside Front brakes binding

Offside Front top mount play

Offside Front uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

corrosion to chassis rails

handbrake travel and very little reserve!

headlamps perished

oil leak

service lamp on

Fail 8 Sep 2017 131,516 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front anti - roll bar link rubber missing-

Offside Front brakes binding

Offside Front top mount play

Offside Front uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

corrosion to chassis rails

handbrake travel and very little reserve!

headlamps perished

oil leak

service lamp on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 127,326 miles

Offside Front play to top suspension mount

Offside Front wheel corroded and brakes binding

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front discs

front headlamps deteriorating

handbrake lever high with very little reserve!

rear wiper worn

Fail 6 Oct 2016 127,326 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL ROUND! (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front play to top suspension mount

Offside Front wheel corroded and brakes binding

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front discs

front headlamps deteriorating

handbrake lever high with very little reserve!

rear wiper worn

Pass 23 Jun 2015 126,349 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 123,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 123,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 110,761 miles

n/s steering rack end worn

o/s steering rack end worn

Fail 30 Apr 2013 110,761 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s steering rack end worn

o/s steering rack end worn

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 106,781 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

slight wear in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Fail 2 Jun 2012 106,781 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly perished

slight wear in n/s and o/s steering rack ends

Pass 24 May 2011 103,963 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 103,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 101,005 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 99,028 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,112 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 97,112 miles

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

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

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV55 FYL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HV55 FYL?

You can check the full history of HV55 FYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV55 FYL registered?

HV55 FYL is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is HV55 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 FYL shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV55 FYL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV55 FYL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.