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AP57 LHJ

2007 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,700 mi
Last recorded130,700 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 130,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 126,975 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 126,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,114 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 123,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 120,224 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 120,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 116,438 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,001 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,276 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 110,276 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 104,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,422 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 99,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 93,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 87,273 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 87,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 83,801 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 75,942 miles

Nearside front tyre tread uneven wear , tread worn off outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,175 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 66,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,698 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low

rear brake high level warning light not working

Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre tread getting low

rear brake high level warning light not working

Pass 25 Mar 2011 42,180 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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AP57 LHJ is a 2007 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP57 LHJ, 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 AP57 LHJ registered?

AP57 LHJ is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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