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AU56 RYM

2006 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,760 mi
Last recorded71,760 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RYM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 71,760 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 71,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 71,753 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 68,985 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 68,947 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 66,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2023 66,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,926 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking very badly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 63,926 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking very badly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot loose but still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 61,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot loose but still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen blocked solid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 54,912 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 54,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 46,307 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 37,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm also slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 28,621 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 18,735 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 18,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 16,236 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,845 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 9,271 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 7,021 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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AU56 RYM is a 2006 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol 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 AU56 RYM, 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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AU56 RYM is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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