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AF03 JOE

2010 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,779 mi
Last recorded115,779 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 JOE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,779 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 115,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 111,233 miles

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,905 miles

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 100,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,695 miles

Rear exhaust bracket insecure system still supported

Fail 23 Dec 2022 87,695 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket insecure system still supported

Pass 27 Nov 2021 84,299 miles

Corrosion to radiator support panel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 84,299 miles

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

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

Corrosion to radiator support panel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,066 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine sump corroded

radiator support corroded

rear exhaust silencer secured with wire but not likely to come off

Fail 19 Nov 2020 83,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine sump corroded

radiator support corroded

rear exhaust silencer secured with wire but not likely to come off

Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,195 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,771 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 61,610 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,292 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 40,798 miles

Engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,393 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 32,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 23,921 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AF03 JOE is a 2010 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2010 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 57,999 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 AF03 JOE, 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 16 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF03 JOE is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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