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AP55 ELX

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,978 mi
Last recorded85,978 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 ELX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,978 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 80,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 75,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 75,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,606 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 67,605 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 60,926 miles

play in steering rack inner joints.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

play in steering rack inner joints.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,746 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2013 47,659 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,794 miles

handbrake travel slightly high

slight inbalance on rear footbrake performance

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,402 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,813 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 31,981 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,507 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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AP55 ELX is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP55 ELX, 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 AP55 ELX registered?

AP55 ELX is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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