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HV57 VGC

2007 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,956 mi
Last recorded49,956 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Renault Clio61,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 VGC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 49,956 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp damaged (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 49,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water to screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp damaged (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,183 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 47,182 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour on both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,806 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,382 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 1 Sep 2021 44,382 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 18 Jul 2020 43,896 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,253 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight misting over sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Vehicle has battery charging fault

Vehicle has engine cover and under tray fitted

Wipers smearing

Pass 18 Nov 2017 40,109 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 38,668 miles

Spare tyre under inflated

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,801 miles

Hand brake travel high

Near side front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2014 34,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Oct 2013 32,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,120 miles

washer fluid contaminated

Fail 26 Sep 2012 23,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

washer fluid contaminated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 7,008 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 VGC is a 2007 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HV57 VGC, 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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What year was HV57 VGC registered?

HV57 VGC is a 2007 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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