2005 Renault Clio 1.4L Petrol · FD05 HCY
2005 Renault Clio (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2005. Recorded mileage 42,482 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,482 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD05 HCY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 42,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD05 HCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Renault Clio (FD05 HCY) between April 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FD05 HCY Mileage History
- 23/04/200810,800 mi
- 22/04/200914,082 mi+3,282 mi
- 30/04/200914,082 mi
- 20/04/201017,129 mi+3,047 mi
- 11/04/201119,923 mi+2,794 mi
- 18/04/201222,360 mi+2,437 mi
- 29/04/201324,188 mi+1,828 mi
- 23/04/201426,165 mi+1,977 mi
- 22/04/201528,488 mi+2,323 mi
- 13/04/201630,441 mi+1,953 mi
- 19/04/201732,281 mi+1,840 mi
- 16/01/201833,680 mi+1,399 mi
- 19/04/201834,098 mi+418 mi
- 18/04/201935,625 mi+1,527 mi
- 19/04/201935,625 mi
- 19/06/201935,933 mi+308 mi
- 19/06/201935,935 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/202037,084 mi+1,149 mi
- 22/04/202037,085 mi+1 mi
- 19/04/202137,880 mi+795 mi
- 25/04/202238,867 mi+987 mi
- 13/04/202339,605 mi+738 mi
- 16/04/202440,503 mi+898 mi
- 01/04/202541,562 mi+1,059 mi
- 21/04/202642,482 mi+920 mi
Average of roughly 1,761 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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