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HV55 LWX

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,214 mi
Last recorded131,214 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LWX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 118,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 Jan 2016 118,037 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,717 miles

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 108,717 miles

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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust heat shield adrift

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 94,665 miles

Both front rear suspension bushes starting to split.

Chip in wind screen.

Off side rear hand brake slightly low effort.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,665 miles

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

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

Chip in wind screen.

Both front rear suspension bushes starting to split.

Off side rear hand brake slightly low effort.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,098 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 80,098 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,692 miles

front discs

Fail 6 Oct 2011 71,692 miles

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

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

front discs

Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,587 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,060 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,498 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 LWX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

HV55 LWX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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