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HV55 TZC

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,109 mi
Last recorded138,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 TZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 138,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, leaking to the limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 138,108 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 3rds worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, leaking to the limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 127,130 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Fail 24 Jul 2017 126,899 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort ZERO reading. No movement in lever. Lever is in the FULLY ON position (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 26 Jul 2016 115,541 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 115,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 103,831 miles

Offside rear handbrake linkage on caliper not returning fully.

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 103,831 miles

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

Offside rear handbrake linkage on caliper not returning fully.

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,829 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 93,824 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,211 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 78,211 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 59,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,608 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 13,539 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 13,539 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TZC is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

HV55 TZC is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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