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AK56 XPM

2006 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,204 mi
Last recorded144,204 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XPM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 144,204 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Oct 2025 144,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Sep 2024 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 132,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 131,530 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 131,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1656515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 124,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly misshapen in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 124,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly misshapen in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,286 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 120,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,930 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 116,363 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 116,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 110,406 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 104,142 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,839 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 88,839 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,636 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 53,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,139 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 36,161 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,501 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 20,089 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 XPM is a 2006 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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