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HV55 XFW

2005 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,907 mi
Last recorded80,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 80,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 80,036 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,490 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 78,624 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 77,071 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 75,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 74,922 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 74,922 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 73,550 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 73,550 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 71,945 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 71,945 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,980 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,963 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 66,137 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 63,461 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 61,672 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 55,646 miles

n/s/f tyre has light sidewall damage

Pass 22 Oct 2012 45,693 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2012 45,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 34,222 miles

cut in nearside front tyre (no cords showing)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,832 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 17,758 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres,outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2009 17,758 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres,outer sidewalls damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,424 miles

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 XFW is a 2005 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

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

Is HV55 XFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV55 XFW shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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