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HV55 ZZU

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,755 mi
Last recorded130,755 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 130,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front fog lamp insecure and likely to fall out

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubber mount excessively perished

Fail 19 Sep 2017 130,755 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front fog lamp insecure and likely to fall out

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust rubber mount excessively perished

Fail 18 Sep 2017 130,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Off side front fog lamp insecure and likely to fall out

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubber mount excessively perished

Pass 28 Sep 2016 117,127 miles

Exhaust system rusty condition

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished outer sidewall

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 117,127 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust system rusty condition

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,376 miles

both headlamp lens faded

front anti roll bar bushes starting to crack

Fail 29 Sep 2015 101,283 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlamp lens faded

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes starting to crack

Fail 3 Oct 2014 85,708 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil filler cap missing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

slight play o/s track rod inner joint

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,708 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey

slight play o/s track rod inner joint

Pass 7 Oct 2013 75,205 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 75,205 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre has minor cuts

poor idling

rear springs rusted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,230 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,889 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,865 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,788 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,365 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 ZZU is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc 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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

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

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