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AK56 XSP

2006 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,042 mi
Last recorded120,042 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XSP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,042 miles

All shock absorbers corroded

Both outer CV boot clips damaged

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 119,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 117,665 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 115,958 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,085 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,073 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 108,595 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Road wheel slightly distorted All four (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 90,414 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre unevenly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2017 90,414 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre unevenly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,395 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 71,914 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint offside

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 71,914 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint offside

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2014 62,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 62,390 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,257 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake stiff to rotate

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,913 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2011 34,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight Imbalance Front Brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2010 25,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,572 miles

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

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

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 XSP is a 2006 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 XSP, 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 XSP is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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