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AO56 GVM

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,496 mi
Last recorded97,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 GVM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 97,496 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,265 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 91,263 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 85,291 miles

Offside Front Has slight play in steering rackend

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 85,291 miles

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

Offside Front Has slight play in steering rackend

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,016 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,456 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,809 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner rack joints have play

Fail 23 Sep 2020 63,808 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

both inner rack joints have play

Pass 12 Oct 2019 58,501 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,872 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rack inner joint

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 51,238 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,608 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,932 miles

Nearside slight play in rack joint

Fail 22 Sep 2015 43,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside slight play in rack joint

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 38,651 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,991 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,296 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,508 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,928 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 23,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 GVM is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO56 GVM, 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 GVM registered?

AO56 GVM is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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