CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF06 EKX

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,744 mi
Last recorded102,744 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 EKX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,744 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 92,260 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 92,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,873 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 72,630 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 72,414 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 69,277 miles

radiator mount and bracket corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 69,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

radiator mount and bracket corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2020 66,607 miles

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

front tyres cracking in tread areas

Fail 4 Mar 2020 66,576 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

front tyres cracking in tread areas

Pass 2 Jun 2018 59,589 miles

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s and o/s of sterring rack

Fail 26 May 2018 59,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front brake pads wearing low

slight play in n/s and o/s of sterring rack

Pass 25 May 2017 57,170 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 56,155 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 54,028 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 54,028 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 46,933 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 46,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 38,544 miles

o/s/front tyre has small cut in sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,857 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,923 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF06 EKX is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 AF06 EKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF06 EKX?

You can check the full history of AF06 EKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF06 EKX registered?

AF06 EKX is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is AF06 EKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 EKX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF06 EKX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF06 EKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.