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AV56 TLZ

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,255 mi
Last recorded127,255 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 TLZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2019 127,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shields insecure

o/s/r caliper seized on

Pass 22 Mar 2018 115,759 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure at center

hand brake travel at limits

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Mar 2018 115,716 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure at center

hand brake travel at limits

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,490 miles

oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2017 105,470 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,395 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 99,354 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,020 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal sticking slightly

nearside rear brake disc signs of excessive heat damage

nearside rear tyre cracked & perished & split on inner side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2014 88,995 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 80,264 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 4 Jan 2013 80,264 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Pass 14 Dec 2011 70,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,261 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 39,085 miles

Offside and Nearside front wiper blades split

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 TLZ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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