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AV56 APX

2006 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 APX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 135,532 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 135,532 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 128,456 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever has moderate travel due to wear or incorrect adjustment

Fail 2 Mar 2019 128,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake lever has moderate travel due to wear or incorrect adjustment

Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,423 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 122,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 113,928 miles

damage found on n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 5 Dec 2016 113,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage found on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,515 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 106,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 96,115 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 96,115 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 85,747 miles

n/s tyres outerwalls worn/perished

Fail 24 Dec 2013 85,747 miles

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

n/s tyres outerwalls worn/perished

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,392 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,677 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 61,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nsf tyre deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,011 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 54,011 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,923 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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AV56 APX is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AV56 APX, 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 AV56 APX registered?

AV56 APX is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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