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AV56 TNZ

2006 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,011 mi
Last recorded99,011 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 TNZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 99,011 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

The front cross member / radiator support beam is corroded but not considered structural

The windscreen wiper are not parking correctly, but do not adversely affect the drivers view

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 99,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

The front cross member / radiator support beam is corroded but not considered structural

The windscreen wipers are not parking correctly, but are not adversely affecting the drivers view

Fail 27 Jan 2025 98,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

The front cross member / radiator support beam is corroded but not considered structural

The windscreen wipers are not parking correctly, but are not adversely affecting the drivers view

Pass 23 Jan 2024 85,827 miles

Front Cross member (Under the engine cooling radiator) is corroded, but not considered support paneling

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 85,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front rad support starting to corrode

Fail 10 Jan 2023 76,164 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

front rad support starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,557 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2022 74,557 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 72,273 miles

Offside Front ball joint dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front brake disc inner face slight wear

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

osr brake slightly grabbing

Fail 3 Feb 2021 72,270 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front ball joint dust cover split but preventing ingress of dirt

Offside Front brake disc inner face slight wear

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chip in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))

osr brake slightly grabbing

Pass 10 Mar 2020 69,487 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 69,477 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,402 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,084 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 58,919 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 58,910 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper worn

Pass 10 Mar 2016 56,656 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 56,656 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 53,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,111 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,089 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,903 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,870 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,526 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,821 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 TNZ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

AV56 TNZ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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