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AO56 HBC

2006 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,967 mi
Last recorded96,967 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HBC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,967 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

all shock absorbers corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,125 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 92,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 92,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,100 miles

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

Front radiator support frame corroded/undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 86,552 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,308 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

service due lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,348 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 82,348 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 78,114 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 78,113 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 74,812 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre wall cracked/perished

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 70,565 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Apr 2015 63,527 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,971 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 51,750 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 51,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,198 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 42,843 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 36,961 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 36,961 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 30,803 miles

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 HBC is a 2006 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

AO56 HBC is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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