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HN56 PBZ

2006 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

88,446 mi
Last recorded88,446 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 PBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,446 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 88,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,815 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear slightly long handbrake travel.

Fail 23 May 2024 85,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear slightly long handbrake travel.

Pass 23 May 2023 83,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front alloys (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

handbrake slight travel

offside windscreen wiper not secure

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 19 May 2023 83,318 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (needs attention) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front alloys (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

handbrake slight travel

offside windscreen wiper not secure

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 9 May 2022 80,508 miles

Front brake discs corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside front headlight units faded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust box mount broken

Wheels slightly distorted

Pass 21 May 2021 80,472 miles

Brake discs corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mount damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2020 80,455 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting damaged but still holding up

Fail 30 Mar 2020 80,455 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs inner face corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting damaged but still holding up

Pass 4 Aug 2018 79,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,903 miles

srs light fails to illuminate

Fail 4 Aug 2017 77,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

srs light fails to illuminate

Fail 31 Jul 2017 77,854 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre edge is de treading showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box leaking from the seam (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

windscreen has some scratching in zone a

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,236 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 72,912 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 68,405 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 68,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 66,484 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,320 miles

air bag light on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

both front brake disc poor lipped

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,495 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 37,261 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 Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag light on

Fail 30 Nov 2009 27,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 27,780 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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HN56 PBZ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 HN56 PBZ, 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 PBZ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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