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AF56 OPV

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,743 mi
Last recorded113,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 OPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 113,743 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 113,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 110,565 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 105,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 105,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 102,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 102,848 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 99,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 99,937 miles

Emissions not tested heavy smoke could possably damage testing equipment (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting down (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (borderline advise attention (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 97,207 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.5 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (borderline advise attention (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 93,272 miles

Emissions not tested smoke level excessivly high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,683 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,683 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,765 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

spare tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,326 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 81,326 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,970 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spanner light on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 61,845 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 61,845 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 45,801 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,585 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,810 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,302 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 18,302 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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AF56 OPV is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AF56 OPV, 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 AF56 OPV registered?

AF56 OPV is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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