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A46 POT

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,964 mi
Last recorded78,964 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA46 POT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 78,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 72,035 miles

sign of repair covered in black substances

Fail 10 Aug 2024 72,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 69,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 65,841 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,742 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,412 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber body badly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber body badly corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 53,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber body badly corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber body badly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2019 49,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2019 49,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,951 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 47,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,558 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 46,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 86% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,209 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 38,524 miles

Offside Front Inner face of brake disc rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2016 38,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner face of brake disc rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2015 34,357 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges and close to wear indicators

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on outer edge and close to wear indicators

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,749 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 29,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,532 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 20,647 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 15,854 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 15,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 12,869 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 10,028 miles

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

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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A46 POT is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 62,202 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A46 POT, 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 20 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A46 POT registered?

A46 POT is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is A46 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A46 POT shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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