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AR07 OBU

2007 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,317 mi
Last recorded118,317 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 118,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 18 May 2022 118,317 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 4 May 2021 108,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 102,384 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 102,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,937 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in both walls and treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,539 miles

front tyres perrishing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 65,428 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,315 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 59,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,516 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,555 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 36,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,755 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 20,065 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 OBU is a 2007 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OBU, 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 OBU is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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