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AV56 DSU

2006 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,031 mi
Last recorded115,031 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 115,031 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 115,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2018 110,399 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 110,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 105,095 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 105,095 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 96,656 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 96,656 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 81,625 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 May 2014 70,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,498 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,621 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,627 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 37,627 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 28,770 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 DSU is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DSU, 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 DSU registered?

AV56 DSU is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is AV56 DSU safe to buy?

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