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AK56 XSG

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,976 mi
Last recorded145,976 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XSG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 145,976 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and weeping (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted obscuring components

spare tyre perished

Fail 30 Aug 2016 145,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and weeping (2.5.C.1a)

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

covers fitted obscuring components

spare tyre perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 136,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2014 126,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f c.v gaitor slightly weeping

Fail 14 Oct 2013 124,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 122,287 miles

Brake discs corroding

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

Slight play in n/s steering

Pass 10 Sep 2013 122,287 miles

Brake discs corroding

Slight play in n/s steering

Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,728 miles

Front tyres wearing

brake discs corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2011 82,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 68,210 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 68,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,723 miles

nsr bearing noisey

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 XSG is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XSG, 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 XSG registered?

AK56 XSG is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 October 2006.

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