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863 GDV

2007 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

96,640 mi
Last recorded96,640 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration863 GDV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 96,640 miles

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

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

radiator support surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2024 95,873 miles

General corrosion taking place around front subframe area

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 95,873 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

General corrosion taking place around front subframe area

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,709 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly distorted outer edge

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 92,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 89,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,076 miles

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

Nearside Front sub frame repair covered in underseal

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 84,064 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 77,686 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 71,023 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play ns rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 71,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play ns rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,170 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 38,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 24,458 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 24,420 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,540 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 19,513 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play in steering

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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863 GDV is a 2007 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 61,390 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 863 GDV, 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 19 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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863 GDV is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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