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C23 HSB

2007 Renault Espace

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests46 (31 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate67.4%

Mileage

146,383 mi
Last recorded146,383 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Espace86,674 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 HSB
MakeRenault
ModelEspace
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

31 pass 15 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 146,383 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Oct 2025 146,383 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2025 176,424 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,763 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 164,815 miles

Both front shock absorber upper mounts are notchy in operation

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2024 164,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Pulled tight on full lock and chaffing on lower ball joint (1.6 (d))

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

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

Both front shock absorber upper mounts are notchy in operation

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,899 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very worn but not exposing any ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very worn but not exposing any ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test central ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 136,892 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very worn but not exposing any ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very worn but not exposing any ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test central ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 163,538 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 26 Apr 2023 163,538 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump noise (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 157,368 miles

advise coil springs rusty

advise coil springs rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2021 129,258 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 155,916 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 155,916 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 153,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 124,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 124,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 150,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 150,370 miles

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))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 116,878 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 116,878 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 142,670 miles

Offside Front drumstick worn slightly

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 142,670 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front drumstick worn slightly

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 106,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 131,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 95,031 miles

Coolant leak ()

Vehicle under guards fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 95,031 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

Vehicle under guards fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 118,808 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 118,808 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 84,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,737 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 74,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,654 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2013 85,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,676 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 73,405 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside faces

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,373 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,680 miles

engine oil temp not possible (electronicly measured)

underbody covers fitted restricting examination

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,455 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 38,455 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,706 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 42,706 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 26,992 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Espace?

Based on 469,246 MOT tests across 52,820 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,944
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
52,820
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,838
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 19,467
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,870
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 13,628
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C23 HSB is a 2007 Renault Espace in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.4%.

Across all 2007 Renault Espace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 86,674 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Espace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,077 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C23 HSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Espace typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 19 years old, this Renault Espace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C23 HSB is a 2007 Renault Espace, first registered on 31 August 2007.

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The MOT history for C23 HSB shows 46 tests with a 67.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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