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AU55 LRX

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

117,723 mi
Last recorded117,723 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine noise drivebelt area

loose wiring under nearside front wing

Fail 9 Aug 2024

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine noise drivebelt area

loose wiring under nearside front wing

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,160 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 105,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 103,260 miles

Front wipers slight smearing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 98,873 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 98,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has damage inner and outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 94,861 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front heat shield between exhaust and fuel tank slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has damage inner and outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,368 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 88,368 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,036 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 83,036 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,771 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 77,706 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on will stop half way up windscreen most times when operated (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 71,298 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,298 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 63,695 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 63,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 23 May 2014 54,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2013 49,771 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 24 May 2013 49,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2012 41,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,346 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,785 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 25,488 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 25,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm & punctured

Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,948 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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AU55 LRX is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AU55 LRX, 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 AU55 LRX registered?

AU55 LRX is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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