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AD56 XEP

2006 Renault Clio

Gold Diesel 1451cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,035 mi
Last recorded166,035 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 XEP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,451cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 166,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 166,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 159,134 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2024 159,133 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split, with slight play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 148,596 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 136,961 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 127,018 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 121,521 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,486 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 120,383 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 116,645 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 116,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 112,995 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 112,995 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,629 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 103,536 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,161 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,161 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 85,863 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,013 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2013 72,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 51,786 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,934 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,197 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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AD56 XEP is a 2006 Renault Clio in Gold with a 1,451cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AD56 XEP, 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 AD56 XEP registered?

AD56 XEP is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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