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AK56 XRU

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,969 mi
Last recorded50,969 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 50,969 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 both side tyres perishing/cracking sidewalls.175/65/R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 49,162 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box bracket/rubber deterioated.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 front & N/s/r tyres perishing/cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 49,162 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced X2 both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEW boot & clips required. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box bracket/rubber deterioated.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 front & N/s/r tyres perishing/cracking on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,889 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 42,236 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 37,945 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 32,438 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 32,438 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 30,103 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 30,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 26,984 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 24,702 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 24,702 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 23,204 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,396 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 22,396 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,741 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 19,468 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,597 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 14,415 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 14,415 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 11,540 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 7,844 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 XRU is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XRU, 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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What year was AK56 XRU registered?

AK56 XRU is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 November 2006.

Is AK56 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 XRU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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