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HV55 LYP

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,992 mi
Last recorded121,992 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever action is slack at bottom.

Spanner warning lamp illuminated.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle presented with rear seats in folded position. Unable to inspect rear seats and belts.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 121,946 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Phone holder glued to offside of screen, in zones A and B. Risk of damage to screen if removed without correct tools/method. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever action is slack at bottom.

Spanner warning lamp illuminated.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle presented with rear seats in folded position. Unable to inspect rear seats and belts.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 117,267 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 113,118 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 113,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 107,608 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,560 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,786 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 84,132 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,639 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,639 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2011 26,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Oct 2011 26,870 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 60,450 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 52,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 45,303 miles

Nearside 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 LYP is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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