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HW05 HBZ

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,799 mi
Last recorded87,799 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 HBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 87,799 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 87,759 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,855 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 77,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 69,384 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 69,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,984 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,984 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 51,243 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,432 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,145 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 38,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,001 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 34,001 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

off side rear seat belt catch operation slightly poor

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,164 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,688 miles

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

offside front tyre 3mm on edges

Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,107 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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HW05 HBZ is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HW05 HBZ, 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 HW05 HBZ registered?

HW05 HBZ is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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