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AR07 NTJ

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

125,817 mi
Last recorded125,817 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 NTJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 125,817 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 185/55 15 82V

Fail 15 Dec 2022 125,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

coolant bottle empty

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 185/55 15 82V

Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,469 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 121,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure both rear seat bases loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 121,459 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both n/s/f and o/s/f (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both inner and outer sidewalls run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Coolant level on minimum mark ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s/f and o/s/f inner tie rods ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both n/s/r and o/s/r (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 118,648 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 118,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum appears damp

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 113,517 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 113,488 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 185/55R15 82V WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55R15 82V WEARING ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 108,911 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 108,911 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer not working TOPPED UP WASHERS ADJUST JET (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 104,415 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 104,415 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 99,473 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 99,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 93,665 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 87,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 81,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 74,102 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 74,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 68,884 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack end

Fail 12 Nov 2011 68,884 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s inner rack end

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,050 miles

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

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 NTJ is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 NTJ, 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 NTJ is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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