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AK56 HCG

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,069 mi
Last recorded163,069 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HCG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 163,069 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 163,069 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 149,652 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 149,652 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs some corrosion and getting thin

Fail 28 Feb 2017 107,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs some corrosion and getting thin

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,876 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 100,818 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 93,276 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 80,310 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 80,309 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,884 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,383 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 64,383 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,640 miles

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)

front brake pads & discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 38,794 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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AK56 HCG is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK56 HCG, 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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AK56 HCG is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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