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AR07 DLF

2007 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,940 mi
Last recorded116,940 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 DLF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2024 116,940 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

radiator insecure

Pass 20 Nov 2023 113,999 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 113,996 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 109,216 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,891 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,167 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 98,167 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 96,122 miles

Central stop lamp missing

Front Inner brake discs worn

Fail 23 Oct 2019 96,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central stop lamp missing

Front Inner brake discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2018 87,092 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BULB FITMENT! (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,331 miles

High level brake light inop

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,029 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 68,029 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 65,658 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 17,651 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slight damage

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,231 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,230 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,515 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 35,105 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

front wipers worn

Pass 16 Jul 2011 24,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 16,011 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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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AR07 DLF is a 2007 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AR07 DLF, 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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AR07 DLF is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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