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BF56 ESU

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,553 mi
Last recorded126,553 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ESU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 126,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2018 126,543 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on very edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 119,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 113,628 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,636 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside door mirror insecure

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2016 105,636 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside door mirror insecure

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,093 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,484 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres have damage tothe outer sidewalls

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,421 miles

o/s/front tyre has a slight cut

Fail 21 Mar 2013 54,413 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s/front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 15,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 13,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 10,933 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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BF56 ESU is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BF56 ESU, 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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BF56 ESU is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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