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AK56 HFF

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,862 mi
Last recorded81,862 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 HFF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,862 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 81,862 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 79,396 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsf and osf corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter and sensor, also from cylinder head. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 79,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nsf and osf corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter and sensor, also from cylinder head. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing at side seam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers slighlty smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Front windscreen dirty on inside

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch heavy

rearmost rear silencer mounting bracket internal rubber broken

bonnet catch slightly seized and corroded= known issue see attached dvsa bulletin

Fail 9 Sep 2021 76,948 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs have corrosion heavy to inner faces but reason for fail is offside which is heavily raised corrosion which is starting to fall off face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished and split which under load cords are exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing at side seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers slighlty smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Front windscreen dirty on inside

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edge= 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch heavy

rearmost rear silencer mounting bracket internal rubber broken

bonnet catch slightly seized and corroded= known issue see attached dvsa bulletin

Pass 12 Sep 2020 73,319 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front tyres perished

off side rear tyre getting low on tread and perished

slight blow on rear exhaust

wipers slightly smery

Fail 10 Sep 2020 73,319 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front tyres perished

off side rear tyre getting low on tread and perished

slight blow on rear exhaust

wipers slightly smery

Pass 7 May 2019 64,548 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight oil leak

Fail 7 May 2019 64,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres getting low on tread

slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 53,896 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres perished 185/55 15

Rear exhaust box rubber perished

Front Tyres perished & tread low 185/55 15

Fail 3 May 2018 53,895 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyres perished & tread low 185/55 15

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyres perished 185/55 15

Rear exhaust box rubber perished

Pass 10 May 2017 43,708 miles

gearbox has minor oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre has slight cracks in side wall

offside wing mirror secured by tape

Fail 6 May 2017 43,602 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

gearbox has minor oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre has slight cracks in side wall

offside wing mirror secured by tape

Pass 17 May 2016 33,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,482 miles

AIR FILTER HOUSING HANGING LOOSE UNDER BONNET

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 31,106 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,344 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,814 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 20,202 miles

n/s/f wheel rim bent

Fail 1 Jul 2010 20,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safey catch not working

n/s/f wheel rim bent

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 HFF is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 AK56 HFF, 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 HFF is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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