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AK56 XSE

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,250 mi
Last recorded151,250 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XSE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 151,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2024 149,964 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 144,611 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 141,659 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 133,235 miles

Front holed and corroded ft crossmember

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 133,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front holed and corroded ft crossmember

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 127,811 miles

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

oil leak around engine area.

Pass 5 Jan 2019 119,825 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 119,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 112,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 104,172 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 96,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 96,693 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 85,331 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 78,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Dec 2012 72,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 64,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 62,102 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 52,907 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 44,157 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 XSE is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XSE, 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 XSE is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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