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HV55 LZJ

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,895 mi
Last recorded105,895 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 105,895 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 105,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 102,741 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 102,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, upper and lower bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge, approx 3mm, outer sidewall has wear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper in poor condition

eml light is on

Fail 26 Nov 2021 98,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, upper and lower bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge, approx 3mm, outer sidewall has wear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper in poor condition

eml light is on

Pass 21 Nov 2020 91,708 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,666 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 76,666 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,404 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 69,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,337 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 67,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 65,303 miles

Offside and nearside headlights slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 65,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside and nearside headlights slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre wearing low edges and has small cuts in tread

Offside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,139 miles

EM light on. slight play o/s inner steering rack joint.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 63,139 miles

EM light on. slight play o/s inner steering rack joint.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 57,760 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 45,883 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,194 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 36,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 30,606 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,389 miles

o/s/r brake very noisy when brakes applied

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 LZJ 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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

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

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