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HV56 DNJ

2006 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,245 mi
Last recorded72,245 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Renault Clio62,202 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 DNJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 72,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 64,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,469 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 61,443 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 55,675 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 55,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 48,067 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 48,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 45,318 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 45,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,780 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 41,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,138 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,345 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 33,345 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 31,944 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 30,036 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 30,004 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 21,325 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,915 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 18,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 15,130 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,763 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 12,487 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 12,487 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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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HV56 DNJ is a 2006 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV56 DNJ, 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 HV56 DNJ registered?

HV56 DNJ is a 2006 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is HV56 DNJ safe to buy?

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