CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU56 SSZ

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,715 mi
Last recorded97,715 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Renault
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 SSZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,715 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 97,714 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 91,195 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules Corroded on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 91,195 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Ferrules Corroded on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,849 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt by outer clip small pin hole (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,878 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 74,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 74,153 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 60,693 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,673 miles

Inner Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,357 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 44,161 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 44,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,947 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,314 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 16,412 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 15,814 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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU56 SSZ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU56 SSZ?

You can check the full history of AU56 SSZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU56 SSZ registered?

AU56 SSZ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AU56 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 SSZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU56 SSZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU56 SSZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.