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AY06 YFC

2006 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,248 mi
Last recorded126,248 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY06 YFC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 126,248 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2026 125,978 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 118,904 miles

upper brake light not working

Fail 9 May 2025 118,860 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 116,201 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,318 miles

Clutch biting point very high.

Handbrake travel starting to become excessive.

Fail 13 Feb 2023 108,679 miles

Boot lid damaged and likely to cause injury tailgate fails to open correctly. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Clutch biting point very high.

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

handbrake travel starting to become excessive.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,628 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Feb 2022 103,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Mar 2021 98,888 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

parking brake performance only just met

Fail 3 Mar 2021 98,888 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 26 Feb 2020 95,404 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Engine oil leak sump[ area

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,865 miles

Center rear seat belt faulty

Fail 15 Feb 2017 80,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Center rear seat belt faulty

Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 20 Feb 2016 76,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFFSIDE LOWER SILL IS DAMAGED

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 71,032 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE LOWER SILL IS DAMAGED

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 63,236 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 15 Feb 2014 63,236 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2013 49,476 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 49,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 35,804 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 22,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,658 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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AY06 YFC is a 2006 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AY06 YFC, 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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AY06 YFC is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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