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AO06 BWZ

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

115,379 mi
Last recorded115,379 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 BWZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 115,379 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 115,373 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 13 Jan 2025 100,921 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 100,919 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Very Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,409 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 76,596 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear coil spring not seated in lower rubber correctly

Fail 3 Feb 2023 76,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear coil spring not seated in lower rubber correctly

Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,926 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear coil spring lower rubber not seated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 75,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear coil spring lower rubber not seated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 73,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 69,345 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on outside edge

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,452 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 67,450 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,696 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 63,696 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,691 miles

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

clutch bite point is extreamly high

Fail 4 Mar 2014 53,691 miles

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

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

clutch bite point is extreamly high

Pass 22 Feb 2013 47,547 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 47,547 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,502 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 37,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,392 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 26,013 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AO06 BWZ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AO06 BWZ, 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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AO06 BWZ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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