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HV55 FZW

2005 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,991 mi
Last recorded122,991 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,991 miles

Offside Front tyre is bald on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2016 117,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp discoloured

Noisy auxiliary belt

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp discoloured

Fail 23 Aug 2016 117,360 miles

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

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

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both, and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rack boot twisted

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

screen damage

wheel trims fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 112,437 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 112,437 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 103,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 103,199 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 88,228 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front shock absorbers weak

slight play found in nearside front upper support bearing / mount

Fail 4 Sep 2013 88,228 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front shock absorbers weak

slight play found in nearside front upper support bearing / mount

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,613 miles

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

cracks rear exhaust mount

slight wear front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 6 Sep 2012 80,613 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

cracks rear exhaust mount

slight wear front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2011 69,983 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both steering arms slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2010 51,336 miles

slight movement nearside fronttop strut bush

slight movement offside steering arm

Fail 8 Sep 2010 51,336 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight movement nearside fronttop strut bush

slight movement offside steering arm

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,904 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 FZW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

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

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