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AR07 OBT

2007 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,569 mi
Last recorded146,569 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 OBT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 146,569 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner and outer 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has small hole

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer 185/60/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 146,392 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner and outer 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer cv boot has small hole

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer 185/60/r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 137,426 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,812 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 133,812 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,410 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 128,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 121,589 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 111,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 102,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,269 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 77,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

wear indicators active on both front wiper blades

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 54,640 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,060 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2010 32,945 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 OBT is a 2007 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBT, 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 OBT is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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