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AV56 WJJ

2006 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,557 mi
Last recorded120,557 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 WJJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,557 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 120,551 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 116,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 113,962 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 106,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,835 miles

Offside Front Top strut mount noisy when turning

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake imbalance only just met.

Pass 19 Dec 2019 87,771 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 87,771 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 78,889 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 78,888 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 68,127 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 68,126 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,764 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,109 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 50,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,461 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 42,183 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 16 Dec 2013 42,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,739 miles

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

Rear wiper blade worn out

Fail 18 Dec 2012 36,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,393 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 23,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 18,700 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 WJJ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJJ, 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 WJJ registered?

AV56 WJJ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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