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HN56 PFD

2006 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

179,879 mi
Last recorded179,879 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 PFD
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 179,879 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front radiator support bracket mount corroded and holed

Front oil level just above minimum

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 179,879 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front radiator support bracket mount corroded and holed

Front oil level just above minimum

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 171,419 miles

Front subframe front part slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and split (borderline pass) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output borderline pass (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear 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))

both front brake discs corroded

both rear shockers corroded

fuel pipe corroded

heatshield at fuel tank loose\insecure at fixing

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 162,566 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 162,566 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 154,263 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 154,263 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at rear hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 147,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 147,004 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 136,723 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 129,077 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,657 miles

Undertrays

Fail 3 Sep 2018 114,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertrays

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,140 miles

tailgate has to be opened from inside car

Fail 21 Sep 2017 102,139 miles

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

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

tailgate has to be opened from inside car

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,070 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,577 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 85,577 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,283 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,991 miles

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

Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2012 64,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 55,376 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 45,997 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 36,469 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 PFD is a 2006 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HN56 PFD, 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 PFD is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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