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AP56 DVB

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,038 mi
Last recorded44,038 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 DVB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 44,038 miles

Front Subframe heavily corroding

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR & NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded OSR & NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 44,038 miles

Front Subframe heavily corroding

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OSR & NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded OSR & NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 40,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 38,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 37,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 34,996 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 33,912 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall.

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall.

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer side wall.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,301 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 32,700 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 32,700 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 30,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 29,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 28,569 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly. (noted when manually rotating wheel)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 28,569 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly. (noted when manually rotating wheel)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 26,063 miles

Intermediate shaft on steering column noisy and joints starting to become stiff

Fail 5 Dec 2012 26,063 miles

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

Intermediate shaft on steering column noisy and joints starting to become stiff

Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,051 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 15,137 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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AP56 DVB is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AP56 DVB, 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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AP56 DVB is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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