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HV55 LZL

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,858 mi
Last recorded131,858 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 131,858 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 131,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 129,216 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 129,216 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 124,364 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 124,364 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 124,363 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,585 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 117,569 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,798 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 106,799 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 87,242 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 87,242 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,615 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 70,615 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,811 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 59,811 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,172 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 48,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 34,795 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 31,301 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,822 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,382 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 LZL is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LZL, 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 LZL registered?

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

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