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HV55 MZU

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,033 mi
Last recorded67,033 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 MZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 67,033 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 67,033 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 61,924 miles

Both rear tyre`s are perished

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge`s

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 57,540 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in O/S/F tyre (185/55/15v)

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

Fail 4 May 2016 57,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Both rear tyres perished

Nail in O/S/F tyre (185/55/15v)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,686 miles

auxillary belt cacked and perished

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

screen chipped

Fail 2 Mar 2015 52,686 miles

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

auxillary belt cacked and perished

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

screen chipped

wipers smear

Pass 4 Feb 2014 48,986 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2014 48,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nearside inner track rod

wipers in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,684 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge 185/55/15

rear exhaust box rubber perrished

Fail 22 Jan 2013 44,684 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge 185/55/15

rear exhaust box rubber perrished

Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,835 miles

movement o/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 17 Jan 2012 39,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant low

movement o/s/f top suspension mount

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth below 1.6mm outer edge (raised edges)

o/s washer jet blocked

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,787 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 34,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,733 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,377 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 22,377 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MZU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MZU, 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 MZU registered?

HV55 MZU is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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