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AK06 ACU

2006 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,099 mi
Last recorded159,099 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ACU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 159,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 156,051 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 156,051 miles

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 147,785 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 136,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 124,120 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,338 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 93,328 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to braking surface (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 17 May 2016 93,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn very thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to braking surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn very thin (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to braking surface (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 19 May 2015 76,933 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 76,931 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,662 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 70,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,751 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,028 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 47,028 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wiper slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,824 miles

offside front tyre tread on 2mm

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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AK06 ACU is a 2006 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AK06 ACU, 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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AK06 ACU is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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