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HV55 LYY

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LYY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 67,301 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,419 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 60,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front steering rack boot split

Pass 10 Aug 2015 57,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,751 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 51,751 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,711 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 45,448 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

heavy corrosion to both front brake disc inner braking surfaces

perishing and cracking to exhaust rear rubber mounting

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,216 miles

corrosion on front discs

Pass 26 Nov 2010 38,309 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter slightly loose.

Surface rust on front brake discs.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,100 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,818 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 LYY is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

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

Is HV55 LYY safe to buy?

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