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HV55 LYH

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,194 mi
Last recorded130,194 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 130,194 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on outside edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 130,194 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Handbrake travel high, would benefit adjustment

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on outside edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,267 miles

Nearside Front Knock from spring/shocker

Fail 22 Feb 2019 125,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 121,091 miles

Nearside Front Slight knock

Fail 6 Dec 2017 121,090 miles

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

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

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

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,731 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 118,541 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 118,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 105,715 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 105,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,110 miles

O/S & N/S/Discs badly corroded

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 92,110 miles

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

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

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

O/S & N/S/Discs badly corroded

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 80,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service light on

Fail 20 Oct 2012 80,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

service light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 65,030 miles

service light on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,598 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 38,934 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 38,934 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 28,542 miles

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

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 LYH is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LYH, 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 LYH registered?

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

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