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AU56 XWJ

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,390 mi
Last recorded164,390 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XWJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 164,390 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 164,390 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 158,104 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 148,902 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 139,059 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 139,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,780 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 129,128 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,047 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 125,047 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 106,443 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 106,441 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,979 miles

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

Rear exhaust hanger rubber split

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,559 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,944 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 61,944 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,127 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

frot tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,774 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat

light perishing in offside rear tyre

slight wear on both front tyre outer edges of tread

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 XWJ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XWJ, 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 AU56 XWJ registered?

AU56 XWJ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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