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HW05 LNX

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,918 mi
Last recorded103,918 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2022 103,918 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both have play ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 102,758 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 102,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 98,845 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp beam images deteriorating

sight chip offside of windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,041 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

Pass 15 May 2017 87,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and perishing outer sidewall cord not exposed at test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit no tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

advise sump corroded

both headlamp outer lenses deteriorating

Pass 27 May 2016 81,186 miles

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 75,614 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 69,610 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 62,248 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,420 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 51,696 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 30,950 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 11 May 2009 30,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 20,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 LNX 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 82.4%.

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 HW05 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

HW05 LNX is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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