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AO56 VKV

2006 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,772 mi
Last recorded127,772 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 VKV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,772 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front subframe/crossmember corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2019 127,767 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front brake noisy, unable to fully inspect pads

Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,381 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 117,381 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,741 miles

Rear Upper brake light not working

Fail 22 Nov 2017 100,741 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Upper brake light not working

Pass 19 Dec 2016 83,183 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 82,997 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,804 miles

advise front struts rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2014 58,804 miles

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

advise front struts rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2013 53,909 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 VKV is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VKV, 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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AO56 VKV is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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