Renault Clio Dynamique S (2007)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 49.9% first-time pass rate

2007 Renault Clio Dynamique S

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2007 Renault Clio Dynamique S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2007 Clio Dynamique S passes its MOT first time only half as often as the UK average—just 50% versus 80%—which is a serious red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't the problem; instead, you're looking at repeat visits for minor niggles.

At 90,000 miles for a 17-year-old car, these examples are relatively high-mileage and showing their age, with an average of 1.33 failures per test suggesting cumulative wear rather than catastrophic defects. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the cooling system, exhaust, and suspension components—the usual culprits on older Clios—since the pattern here points to incremental deterioration rather than one dominant weak spot.

Below average reliability 30.1% below UK average
49.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
89,773
typical mileage
73,259–106,549 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.33
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2007 Renault Clio Dynamique S

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Other (71%) 77 70.7% 1.88
Petrol (29%) 32 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Renault Clio Dynamique S vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

73,259
low mileage
89,773
typical
106,549
high mileage

Half of all 2007 Renault Clio Dynamique S vehicles fall between 73,259 and 106,549 miles.

2007 Renault Clio Dynamique S — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 27 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (40% of peak).

29 27 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.33
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Renault Clio Dynamique S:

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