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HV55 FZE

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

121,620 mi
Last recorded121,620 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 FZE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 121,620 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 121,416 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to os rear brake (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front 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 Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

both front headlamp lenses poor condition

rear exhaust mount rubber poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,427 miles

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

Nearside Front side light inop

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

both front indicators starting to go white

slight play in nearside front shocker top mount

Fail 29 Sep 2016 105,289 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front side light inop

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

both front indicators starting to go white

slight play in nearside front shocker top mount

Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,850 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 88,850 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,805 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 82,897 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,773 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,732 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,882 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 48,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,446 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 25,446 miles

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

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

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
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HV55 FZE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

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

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