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HV57 SXJ

2007 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

100,969 mi
Last recorded100,969 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 SXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,969 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 100,967 miles

Front Position lamp not working BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 100,844 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 84,273 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,254 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 77,876 miles

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 23 Jul 2021 77,876 miles

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on inner edge.

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 76,310 miles

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

front subframe, front bolt on section appears corroded.

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 27 Jul 2020 76,310 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides of vehicle. (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

front subframe, front bolt on section appears corroded.

lower cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s. number plate light dull.

Pass 28 May 2019 74,643 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 28 May 2019 74,643 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s. reverse light not working.

Pass 23 May 2018 72,297 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 21 May 2018 72,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s. reverse light not working.

o/s/f. wiper not operating over the full amount of windscreen as intended.

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,871 miles

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 89,871 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,353 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported a.b.s. wiring. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,861 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped on outer edges

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,134 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 51,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,722 miles

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

Nearside Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f foglight inop

Fail 23 Aug 2012 38,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f foglight inop

Pass 26 Aug 2011 30,761 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 30,761 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and corroding on inside edges

Offside wiper starting to smeer

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,799 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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HV57 SXJ is a 2007 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 HV57 SXJ, 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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HV57 SXJ is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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