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AU56 XXK

2006 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,920 mi
Last recorded132,920 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 XXK
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 132,869 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis member holed at subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 120,662 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 120,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 108,451 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,507 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 95,507 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,498 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber snapped but still supported

Fail 15 Dec 2015 95,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber snapped but still supported

Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,598 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 86,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 77,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 68,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 68,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,403 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 50,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,068 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 XXK is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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