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HV55 XGS

2005 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,144 mi
Last recorded121,144 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 XGS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 121,144 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 115,423 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 115,417 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,646 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (3.5.1i)

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

nail in near side rear tyre , tyre out of shape

o/s/r wheel rim bent

Fail 17 Apr 2018 106,642 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear /pipe running across rear axel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in near side rear tyre , tyre out of shape

o/s/r wheel rim bent

Pass 15 Apr 2017 99,183 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 99,176 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 99,139 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,075 miles

Three wheel rims slightly buckled.

Fail 5 May 2015 87,166 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,166 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,706 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 85,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 74,068 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,109 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

slight binding both rears.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 52,993 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,423 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 30,898 miles

Front and rear brake discs rusting.

O/S/R brake binding slightly.

Slight dent in N/S/F inner wheel rim.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 19,832 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

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 XGS is a 2005 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

HV55 XGS is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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