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HV55 LXA

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,073 mi
Last recorded144,073 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 144,073 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,922 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,752 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 127,752 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,402 miles

Nearside Front seat is jammed not allowing access to rear seats.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 113,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front seat is jammed not allowing access to rear seats.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,910 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 95,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,840 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges of tread

Fail 10 Oct 2015 75,840 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges of tread

Pass 4 Oct 2014 54,933 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,585 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,643 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 37,643 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,371 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 25,196 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,531 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 20,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LXA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

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

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