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AD06 BYJ

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

135,375 mi
Last recorded135,375 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 BYJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 135,375 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Position lamp not working Both front position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 130,656 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 130,656 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,940 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 126,809 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 123,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 123,570 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 121,804 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front tyre over 13 years old

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not checked ( full of wood )

Fail 26 Nov 2020 121,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre over 10 years old

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

Offside Front tyre over 13 years old

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seat belts not checked ( full of wood )

Pass 24 Apr 2018 117,324 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 117,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 112,814 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 112,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 101,357 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 101,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,015 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,015 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,614 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 70,632 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,632 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,512 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,759 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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AD06 BYJ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2006 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 62,202 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 AD06 BYJ, 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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AD06 BYJ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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