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AO56 ELU

2006 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,693 mi
Last recorded95,693 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ELU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 95,693 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 90,765 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 90,765 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 85,817 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 85,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 80,286 miles
Pass 6 May 2015

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,986 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,973 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 41,804 miles

rear tyres approx 3mm tread

Fail 3 May 2013 41,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear tyres approx 3mm tread

Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,970 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 17,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 17,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,637 miles

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

front & rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,637 miles

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

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

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

front & rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 23 Sep 2009 8,062 miles

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

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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AO56 ELU is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO56 ELU, 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 AO56 ELU registered?

AO56 ELU is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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