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HV55 GAO

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,706 mi
Last recorded113,706 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 GAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 113,706 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,202 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (o/s & n/s) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 67,199 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (o/s & n/s) (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 64,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 61,214 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 58,216 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 58,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 53,012 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 44,841 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,621 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,818 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 35,813 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,066 miles

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

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

o/s/r,n/s/r,o/s/f tyres sidewalls weathered

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,624 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 13,917 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 13,917 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 6,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 5,240 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 GAO is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

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

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