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AV06 XHM

2006 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,206 mi
Last recorded112,206 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 XHM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,206 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber starting to split metal exposed (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fume smell under engine bay possibly injector starting to leak or exhaust gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator / subframe support slight corrosion and is bent on the OS due to impact damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail / metal in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light position / stop lamp slightly loose also lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack / inner joint has a fair amount of free play ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Fail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 112,161 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber starting to split metal exposed (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fume smell under engine bay possibly injector starting to leak or exhaust gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator / subframe support slight corrosion and is bent on the OS due to impact damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail / metal in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light position / stop lamp slightly loose also lens cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack / inner joint has a fair amount of free play ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Fail (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 109,724 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 109,724 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 106,012 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 106,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 102,844 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 102,753 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 98,719 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))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 96,299 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 96,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,276 miles

Nearside Front Large stone chip in windscreen

Offside Front sub-frame is a little bit bent and trim under is is broken but not likely to fall off

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Jun 2019 92,276 miles

Nearside Front Large stone chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front sub-frame is a little bit bent and trim under is is broken but not likely to fall off

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,669 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 87,668 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,869 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 76,988 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 76,988 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,976 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,976 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,883 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,679 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,567 miles

N/S Rear Tyre has a small shallow cut in outside sidewall

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,548 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)

Pass 28 May 2010 36,434 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,054 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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AV06 XHM is a 2006 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AV06 XHM, 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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AV06 XHM is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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