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AK56 XRV

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,699 mi
Last recorded105,699 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 105,699 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Leak from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 100,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,015 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 95,974 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect leak from pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 92,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on outer cv joint. (1.6 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 92,350 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring on outer cv joint. (1.6 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Coming from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,831 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 86,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,433 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 74,361 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 74,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,348 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 66,342 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 55,710 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 55,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,761 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 48,761 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,305 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 42,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,024 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 XRV is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

AK56 XRV is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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