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HW05 LRE

2005 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,498 mi
Last recorded73,498 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 LRE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 73,498 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 6 May 2015 73,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 66,816 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 66,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 62,282 miles

Front and Rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

Front tyres cracked and perished

Front tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 May 2013 62,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front and Rear shock absorbers have a reduced damping effect

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

Front tyres cracked and perished

Front tyres worn on inner edges (possible tracking fault)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edges have low tread (possible tracking fault)

nearside wiper starting to smear screen

Fail 14 Jun 2011 55,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,363 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 51,805 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 21 May 2009 37,251 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 37,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,926 miles

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

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 LRE is a 2005 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LRE, 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 LRE registered?

HW05 LRE is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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