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HT06 HXE

2006 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,882 mi
Last recorded98,882 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT06 HXE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 98,882 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 94,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 May 2025 92,975 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2025 92,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 90,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 23 May 2024 90,621 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 85,970 miles

Exhaust rear silencer has foreign object/s inside

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 85,933 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer has foreign object/s inside

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 83,705 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 28 Mar 2022 83,698 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,134 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,134 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,438 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 81,300 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 81,294 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,032 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 75,707 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,876 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 72,874 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 61,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 61,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,356 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 52,290 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 41,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 35,892 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,642 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,701 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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HT06 HXE is a 2006 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HT06 HXE, 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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What year was HT06 HXE registered?

HT06 HXE is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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