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HV55 LXW

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,616 mi
Last recorded109,616 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 109,616 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 106,320 miles

Front o/s n/s shocks corroded

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

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 106,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn o/s n/s (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))

Front o/s n/s shocks corroded

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

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 103,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 103,300 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 99,815 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,815 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty main beam operation intermittent (1.7.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 93,964 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Fail 10 Dec 2016 93,964 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 19 Dec 2015 87,821 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 87,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,461 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,359 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,476 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,649 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,780 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,922 miles

lip on front brake discs

Pass 24 Dec 2008 22,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn,not able to see pads condition.

the bonnet catch on these vehicles can be prone to malfunction if not properly maintained.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 22,918 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn,not able to see pads condition.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.tread depth.nearside front tyre worn to 2-3mm.tread depth.

the bonnet catch on these vehicles can be prone to malfunction if not properly maintained.

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 LXW 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 LXW, 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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HV55 LXW is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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