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HW55 EUP

2005 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,008 mi
Last recorded150,008 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Clio60,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 EUP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 150,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 145,913 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 145,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,213 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Top Suspension Mount/Upper Attachment Has Got Slight Play/Movement

Pass 19 Oct 2023 145,000 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From The Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Top Suspension Mount/Upper Attachment Has Got Slight Play/Movement

Fail 19 Oct 2023 145,000 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak From The Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Top Suspension Mount/Upper Attachment Has Got Slight Play/Movement

Pass 22 Oct 2022 144,307 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Bottom Of Gearbox, From Possible Selector Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly Leaking Grease, No Splits Or Rips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Top Suspension Mount Has Got Slight Play/Movement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 139,998 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Brake Discs Corroded On The Inner Faces Slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor Image, Due To Lens Slightly Clouded Up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor Image, Due To Lens Slightly Clouded Up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On Both Edge's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 136,967 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 136,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 136,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

High level stop light not working

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 126,991 miles

Nearside headlamp aim low

Pass 26 Oct 2016 118,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,263 miles

rear exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2014 90,301 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 22 Nov 2013 76,455 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 76,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,690 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 53,570 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 53,398 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 45,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 45,561 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 39,024 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,164 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,132 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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HW55 EUP is a 2005 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW55 EUP, 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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HW55 EUP is a 2005 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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