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HV55 LZF

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,109 mi
Last recorded81,109 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 LZF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 81,109 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 81,109 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 72,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Strut mount worn

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wiper blades split

Pass 10 Jan 2023 67,168 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroding (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and worn out on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 67,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroding (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit and worn out on edges only passes due to raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 59,131 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroding (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Dec 2021 59,131 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroding (1.1.3 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside steering rack gaiter perishing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,785 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 53,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,359 miles

Brake servo corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside front reluctor ring deteriorating

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorating

Slight perishing nearside steering rack gaiter

Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,046 miles

Brake servo corroding

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front reluctor ring deteriorating

Offside headlamp lens deteriorating

Rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorating

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2018 50,272 miles

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

nearside wiper perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2018 50,272 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front becoming lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside wiper perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2017 48,714 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2017 48,714 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (7.3.A.1)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,314 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 47,314 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 44,675 miles

wiper blades deteriorating.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 44,675 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,141 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,242 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 32,935 miles

wiper blades deteriorating.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 23,967 miles

shields on underbody,inner sills,etc, restrict examination* headlamp aims on aim limits*

Pass 25 Nov 2009 21,704 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,823 miles

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

spare tyre apears to be run flat damaged

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 LZF is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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