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HV06 GFJ

2006 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

183,494 mi
Last recorded183,494 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 GFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 183,494 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 183,494 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 172,071 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 168,538 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 168,538 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 161,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 157,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 151,048 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 151,030 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 144,146 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 137,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 125,029 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 125,029 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 118,027 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 113,404 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,291 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 108,357 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 103,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,431 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 89,431 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 79,886 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

engine warning lamp on

nearside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 62,290 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 41,063 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 22 Apr 2009 41,063 miles

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)

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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HV06 GFJ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HV06 GFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV06 GFJ registered?

HV06 GFJ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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