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AP56 ELC

2007 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,688 mi
Last recorded131,688 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 ELC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 131,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 129,249 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 120,226 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly split(secure)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2022 120,211 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward most subframe,not considered supportive,but advise sorting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear suspension coil spring lower rubber seat missing,upper rubber seat perished

Offside Front drivers door damaged

Offside Front fog light glass broken

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

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly split(secure)

rear exhaust silencer rubber mount perishing

Pass 5 May 2021 110,037 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front most subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear indicator not as bright as o/s

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip pad splitting

rear parking brake cables incorrectly adjusted

Fail 4 May 2021 110,036 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front most subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear indicator not as bright as o/s

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti-slip pad splitting

Pass 7 May 2020 105,595 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting perishing

front bumper damaged

Fail 7 May 2020 105,595 miles

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

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

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

Front advise windscreen washers adjusting and front wipers smearing slightly

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting perishing

front bumper damaged

o/s/r handbrake lever on caliper not going to fully off position

Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,686 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 90,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,862 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 73,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,497 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Mar 2017 60,494 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

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

aux belt deteriorating

Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,679 miles

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Jan 2015 22,959 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,640 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 12,153 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 12,153 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 5,687 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 3,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 3,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 2,116 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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AP56 ELC is a 2007 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 AP56 ELC, 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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AP56 ELC is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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