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AV56 WCE

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

154,979 mi
Last recorded154,979 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WCE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 154,979 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 152,179 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 152,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 148,841 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 148,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 146,886 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 142,166 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 142,166 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 138,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 138,055 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 134,083 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,233 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,885 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 125,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,771 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 114,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,503 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

HAND BRAKE LEVER ALMOST AT END OF TRAVEL

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,706 miles

hand brake almost at end off travel

Fail 5 Jan 2015 92,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

hand brake almost at end off travel

Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,009 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 71,973 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 62,261 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,261 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 36,543 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 36,543 miles

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

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 WCE is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WCE, 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 WCE registered?

AV56 WCE is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is AV56 WCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV56 WCE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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