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AK56 VYM

2006 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,350 mi
Last recorded123,350 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VYM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 123,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 123,341 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 120,117 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 117,371 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 112,437 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,409 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 103,409 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 101,029 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 94,678 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 94,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting come out (7.1.1)

check engine light on

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,530 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 92,530 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,522 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 89,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,455 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 69,455 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,060 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,077 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 27,401 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,609 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)

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 VYM is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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