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HV55 ZZX

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,668 mi
Last recorded85,668 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 85,668 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 85,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 75,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 75,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 75,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop-link incomplete (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop-link incomplete (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking

brake servo corroded

engine sump corroded

offside rear tyre cracking

rear brakes noisy

rear wiper blade split

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 70,522 miles

Back box rubber split

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 70,516 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (3.6.B.2c)

Back box rubber split

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,373 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust back box rubber split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 66,373 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust back box rubber split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,528 miles

Front no. plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 59,457 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,366 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 52,366 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 46,641 miles

front wipers smeary

Fail 4 Sep 2012 46,641 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers smeary

Pass 31 Aug 2011 39,828 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag lamp on

Fail 24 Aug 2011 39,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag lamp on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 29,757 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 20,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,301 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 ZZX is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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