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AL06 RAM

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,304 mi
Last recorded138,304 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL06 RAM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 138,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 132,146 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 129,068 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jun 2023 129,068 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 124,499 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 124,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 118,429 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 115,582 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 115,577 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 111,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,136 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 99,133 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))

Pass 25 May 2017 91,666 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber support deteriorated

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 22 May 2017 91,665 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber support deteriorated

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 5 May 2016 80,820 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 80,820 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 70,535 miles

both front tyre sidewalls starting to crack

exhaust front heat shield loose under car

Pass 19 May 2014 64,535 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 64,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 15 May 2013 56,452 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 May 2012 51,385 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 46,483 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 46,483 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 39,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 32,811 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 32,810 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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AL06 RAM is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AL06 RAM, 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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AL06 RAM is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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