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AX56 EKN

2007 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

109,750 mi
Last recorded109,750 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX56 EKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 109,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 109,194 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 15 Feb 2023 109,194 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear seat belt removed

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 107,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 104,918 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 104,917 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Central Rear seat belt missing

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 25 Feb 2020 103,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 103,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 98,164 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 98,118 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,313 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,310 miles

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,360 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Feb 2017 92,316 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear tyres perished

all brake discs worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 89,105 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

inner rack joints have play

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Jan 2016 89,048 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

inner rack joints have play

rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Feb 2015 83,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 83,941 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 78,825 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,825 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,294 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 24 Jan 2012 58,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fluffy dice removed from mirror

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fluffy dice removed from mirror

Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,683 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,345 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 36,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape

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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AX56 EKN is a 2007 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 AX56 EKN, 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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AX56 EKN is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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