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HN56 MKM

2006 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

91,531 mi
Last recorded91,531 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 MKM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 91,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 worn inner edge and on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 91,520 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont latch (7.1.2 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 worn inner edge and on 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 78,827 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 78,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 65,514 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 61,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disc backplate missing

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 61,573 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disc backplate missing

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 60,366 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc back plate rusty, o/s/r missing

gearbox oil leak

radiator support very rusty

Fail 14 Dec 2021 60,352 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake disc back plate rusty, o/s/r missing

gearbox oil leak

radiator support very rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2020 58,584 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

gearbox leaking oil

Fail 30 Nov 2020 58,580 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements stalk faulty (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 186/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator support very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 12 Dec 2019 56,502 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH INNER RACK BALLS OR WEAR IN RACK BODY . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front RADIATOR SUPPORT FRAME CORRODED .

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 12 Dec 2019 56,502 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front RADIATOR SUPPORT FRAME CORRODED .

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE TRACK ROD END OR INNER RACK BALL . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 2 Jan 2019 54,382 miles

Front RADIATOR SUPPORT FRAME CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT WEAR IN RACK-BALL OR WEAR IN STEERING RACK BODY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play SLIGHT WEAR IN RACK-BALL OR WEAR IN STEERING RACK BODY (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear BRAKE SPLASH GUARD MISSING

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,582 miles

Offside Rear SPLASH PLATE MISSING ON DISC

Fail 25 Oct 2017 50,562 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort HANDBRAKE (CALIPER OR CABLE FAULT) (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear SPLASH PLATE MISSING ON DISC

Pass 24 Oct 2016 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Fail 24 Oct 2016 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside slight play in steering

Fail 3 Nov 2015 43,304 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside slight play in steering

Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,450 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,574 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front radiator support corroded

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre cracked in tread grooves

Fail 9 Oct 2013 35,574 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front radiator support corroded

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre cracked in tread grooves

Fail 2 Nov 2012 32,090 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,090 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2011 27,702 miles

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

offside front lower wing insecure

rear brake pads offside rear poorly fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2011 27,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front lower wing insecure

rear brake pads offside rear poorly fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 25,898 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 25,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 24,433 miles

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

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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HN56 MKM is a 2006 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 HN56 MKM, 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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HN56 MKM is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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