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AU10 ZZS

2010 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,780 mi
Last recorded122,780 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU10 ZZS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 122,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 116,495 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

loud clicking/knocking from steering rack - when turning lock to lock. requires further investigation (strong advisory)

lower gearbox mounting very worn/movement - recommend replacement

rear seats removed at time of test

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2025 116,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover split. slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

loud clicking/knocking from steering rack - when turning lock to lock. requires further investigation (strong advisory)

lower gearbox mounting very worn/movement - recommend replacement

rear seats removed at time of test

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,182 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 111,039 miles

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

Seat belt buckle missing ALL REAR seatbelt buckles missing (7.1.2 (d))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front subframe - Both rear bushes worn/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,572 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 107,492 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 96,851 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 96,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 85,662 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 85,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,640 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 63,227 miles

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 22 Mar 2019 63,227 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 26 Apr 2018 53,949 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,693 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,027 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 17,833 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,175 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 14,174 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 9,942 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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AU10 ZZS is a 2010 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU10 ZZS, 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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What year was AU10 ZZS registered?

AU10 ZZS is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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