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AV56 AUT

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,633 mi
Last recorded145,633 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 AUT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 145,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 141,181 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 134,354 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 127,702 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,681 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,970 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 110,493 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 108,789 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,584 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting weak

Fail 7 Sep 2017 106,584 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting weak

Pass 15 Sep 2016 103,703 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 103,703 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side. (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 87,019 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 87,019 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 76,999 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil level low

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,678 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 64,678 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2009 41,207 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 AUT is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AUT, 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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AV56 AUT is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is AV56 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 AUT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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