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AU56 SSJ

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

92,044 mi
Last recorded92,044 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 SSJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 92,044 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 92,041 miles

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 86,778 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,686 miles

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))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 82,102 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 82,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 78,920 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,640 miles

Centre brake light is disconnected & the lens is badly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks to the sidewalls

Fail 5 Nov 2018 72,640 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Linkage has snapped (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter is split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Centre brake light is disconnected & the lens is badly damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has age cracks to the sidewalls

Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides also balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft evidence of poss oil leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2017 66,463 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides also balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft evidence of poss oil leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bonnet damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,162 miles

Centre brake light is disconnected

Fail 27 Oct 2016 61,162 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing Snapped (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre brake light is disconnected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 55,276 miles

Centre brake light disconnected

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 55,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,307 miles

Centre brake light disconnected

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 51,307 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

bonnet wont latch securely due to accident damage

Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2013 46,303 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,021 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 35,021 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,942 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 29,942 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,243 miles

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

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 SSJ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 AU56 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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