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HV55 ZXP

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,090 mi
Last recorded106,090 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 ZXP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,090 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine/gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside are split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,870 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim is slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod end has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim is slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 93,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim is slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner track rod end has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rim is slightly distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 88,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 83,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rubber support deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2022 83,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system rubber support deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2021 81,935 miles

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

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

headlamp images becoming poor

indicator bulbs becoming pale

Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,244 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coil springs starting to corrode

front tyres wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust mount rubber deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,671 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 73,667 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,871 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Auxiliary belts deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2017 66,790 miles

both front shockers slight lift

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,784 miles

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

both front shockers slight lift

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 62,411 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,811 miles

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

lift in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,969 miles

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

rear exhaust mount rubber perished and weak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim damaged

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,229 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear road wheel inner rim damaged

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,798 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,289 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,952 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 ZXP is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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