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AR07 NUV

2007 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

111,525 mi
Last recorded111,525 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 NUV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 111,525 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CV JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 7 Oct 2025 111,523 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively CV JOINT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTTOM SWIVEL (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 8 Oct 2024 102,202 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Fail 7 Oct 2024 102,184 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 3 Oct 2023 89,024 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 89,024 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,066 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 79,066 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,973 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 68,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM SWIVEL GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,265 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 62,265 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTTOM MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM SWIVEL GAITER SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,296 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 56,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 48,298 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 48,298 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,457 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 42,435 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,608 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 28,506 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 28,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 24,140 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 24,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 19,714 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,357 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 12,095 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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AR07 NUV is a 2007 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NUV, 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 NUV is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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