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AK56 XRL

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

151,672 mi
Last recorded151,672 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 151,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 142,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres size 185/60 14 rear tyres size 175/6514

Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,224 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 134,191 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,114 miles

engine leak oil

Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,114 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 111,292 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,218 miles

clutch slips and bites high

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked 175/65/14t

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 106,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch slips and bites high

front discs corroded

nearside rear tyre cracked 175/65/14t

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 94,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advised nearside rear tyre shows cracking in tread area and side wall

Fail 8 Nov 2013 94,826 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advised nearside rear tyre shows cracking in tread area and side wall

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,010 miles

air bag warning light illuminated

both sides front tyres worn to 2mm

nearside front inner brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 81,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag warning light illuminated

both sides front tyres worn to 2mm

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 66,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,212 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 51,212 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 35,857 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 35,857 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn at tread shoulders

rear wiper split

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 XRL is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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