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HV55 LZA

2005 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,102 mi
Last recorded99,102 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LZA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 99,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 99,102 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 94,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 91,108 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 91,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket starting to split

Fail 10 Nov 2017 91,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,897 miles

backbox internals noisey

osf inner rack end worn

osf top mount has slight play

Fail 2 Nov 2016 86,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox rubber (7.1.1)

backbox internals noisey

osf inner rack end worn

osf top mount has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2015 77,365 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

both front brake pipes coated, not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust rubber hanging bracket broken, but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 24 Oct 2015 77,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle beam (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

both front brake pipes coated, not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust rubber hanging bracket broken, but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 14 Nov 2014 71,733 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 71,733 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 63,419 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 53,209 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,295 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,821 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 30,691 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)

nearside front steering rack has slight play in it

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,272 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)

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 LZA is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol 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 LZA, 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 LZA is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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