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AP07 XJL

2007 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,660 mi
Last recorded141,660 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 XJL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 141,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 138,514 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 138,514 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 135,628 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 135,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 132,966 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 132,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,638 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 130,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,365 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,244 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 116,985 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 116,985 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 103,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 89,771 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,630 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,009 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,730 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front brake imbalance 22%

Fail 13 Apr 2012 28,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,307 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 22,307 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,574 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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AP07 XJL is a 2007 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AP07 XJL, 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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What year was AP07 XJL registered?

AP07 XJL is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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