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AJ55 TVU

2006 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,034 mi
Last recorded97,034 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 TVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,034 miles

beam patterns

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front drop link bushs perishing

oil leak

wishbone bushs perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,478 miles

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 79,928 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 69,915 miles

Airbag light on

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 69,915 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Airbag light on

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 61,120 miles

2x chips in windscreen, both less than 10mm across.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Fail 14 Jan 2011 61,118 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

2x chips in windscreen, both less than 10mm across.

Slight play in both front top mounts.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 36,999 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 36,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AJ55 TVU is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AJ55 TVU, 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 AJ55 TVU registered?

AJ55 TVU is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 January 2006.

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