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HN56 PFJ

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

151,049 mi
Last recorded151,049 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 PFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 151,049 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 148,799 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member panel, radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 148,797 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cross member panel, radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 146,830 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 146,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 144,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 141,927 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 141,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 138,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 138,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 135,873 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack arm play

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 128,003 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 128,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 118,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,256 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 108,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and light output is reduced (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 96,701 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,489 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 84,489 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,527 miles

service light on [check injection]

Fail 7 Feb 2014 72,527 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner face of offside front disc coroded and lipped

service light on [check injection]

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,039 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 58,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,535 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,715 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

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 PFJ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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