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HV55 LYC

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,290 mi
Last recorded87,290 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 87,290 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 87,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 79,326 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 79,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,546 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 66,535 miles

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

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

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 7 Jan 2013 53,384 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,778 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,013 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 44,013 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 36,367 miles

Front brake disc(s) slightly ridged

Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,421 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,762 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 LYC is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

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

Is HV55 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 LYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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