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BFZ 3542

2010 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,248 mi
Last recorded99,248 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFZ 3542
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 99,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 99,243 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively clutch dampener, part of braking system hydraulics (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pipe shows signs of leaking

Pass 12 Mar 2024 91,660 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,344 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 88,344 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,171 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,162 miles

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 84,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre been run with low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake anti slip wearing thin

Fail 31 Mar 2021 84,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged badly cracked (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre been run with low pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush poor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake anti slip wearing thin

Pass 16 Apr 2019 76,443 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 76,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,182 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,529 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2017 65,529 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 60,048 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 60,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs poor condition on inner face

nearside outer sill damaged

service now due illuminated on dashboard

Fail 4 Mar 2015 51,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs poor condition on inner face

nearside outer sill damaged

service now due illuminated on dashboard

Pass 3 Jun 2013 25,112 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,112 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,796 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 21,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in nsr tyre

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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BFZ 3542 is a 2010 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BFZ 3542, 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 BFZ 3542 registered?

BFZ 3542 is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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