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AV56 VYU

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

67,205 mi
Last recorded67,205 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 67,205 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 50,975 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper split

Fail 12 Jun 2024 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper split

Spare tyre defective Under inflated

Pass 12 Jun 2023 36,815 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 36,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached adrift (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2022 22,990 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 22,990 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 22,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 22,903 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 22,399 miles

N/S STEERING RACK GAITOR PERISHED

Pass 12 Nov 2019 21,789 miles

N/S STEERING RACK GAITOR PERISHED

Pass 12 Nov 2018 21,079 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 19,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 19,582 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened INNER FACE BREAKING UP (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE PITTED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 18,283 miles

Both front tyres badly perished and aged

Both rear tyres perished and aged

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 16,966 miles

NSF BRAKE DISC: INNER FACE PITTED

OSF BRAKE DISC: INNER FACE PITTED

SLIGHT BIND IN OSF BRAKE - ADVISE FRONT BRAKE SERVICE

Pass 10 Nov 2014 15,364 miles

WIPERS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Nov 2013 13,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 11,942 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 10,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 10,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 8,830 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 6,685 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 VYU is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

AV56 VYU is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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