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AV56 APZ

2006 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,642 mi
Last recorded155,642 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 APZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 155,642 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front suspension corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2023 155,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front shocks corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 155,154 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front shocks corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,430 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 149,056 miles

Front Cross member corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 146,141 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 136,059 miles

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

chuffing noise from under top engine cover

Pass 18 Sep 2017 128,879 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged & nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Fail 18 Sep 2017 128,879 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged & nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Pass 12 Sep 2016 114,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Possible bulb not fitted correctly. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 83,849 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,255 miles

o s f top mount slight wear

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,970 miles

Offside front strut top noisey

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,621 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 48,721 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,072 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 APZ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AV56 APZ, 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 APZ registered?

AV56 APZ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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