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CJ05 REA

2010 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,016 mi
Last recorded91,016 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ05 REA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 91,016 miles

park brake travel high

Fail 5 Dec 2025 91,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

park brake travel high

Pass 6 Dec 2024 85,448 miles

ONE MAIN BRAKE PIPE CORRODED - ADVISE RE BOOK FOR RE WORK

Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,752 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 76,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Nov 2022 76,913 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) rack arm area (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2021 59,427 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 59,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front strut top bearing partially siezed

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,308 miles

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Fail 23 Feb 2021 55,308 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front top mount noisy

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,319 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

long travel on hand brake

nearside top mount noisy

Fail 17 Feb 2020 50,139 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged inscure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected lamda wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure on floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

long travel on hand brake

nearside top mount noisy

Pass 11 Feb 2019 39,221 miles

Electrical wiring insecure behind battery wires insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

hand brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 11 Feb 2019 39,221 miles

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure behind battery wires insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

hand brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 27 Feb 2018 27,102 miles

Rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Fail 27 Feb 2018 27,102 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking around sidewalls

Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,970 miles

Rear both tyres perishing

Fail 22 Mar 2017 25,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear both tyres perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 17,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,461 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 11,866 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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CJ05 REA is a 2010 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CJ05 REA, 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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CJ05 REA is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 April 2010.

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