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DF59 BVJ

2010 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,970 mi
Last recorded148,970 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 BVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 148,970 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 142,010 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 137,437 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 137,437 miles

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

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

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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 132,502 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 132,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 127,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 120,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 116,706 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 106,032 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 105,995 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,557 miles

Both front tyres wear on edges

Both front wiper intermittent parking in position

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 93,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working Intermittent (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working Intermittent (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres wear on edges

Both front wiper intermittent parking in position

Engine oil low ?

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,477 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 84,477 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,921 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 72,921 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,010 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 62,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 49,703 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 49,703 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,460 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 36,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 23,492 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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DF59 BVJ is a 2010 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF59 BVJ, 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 DF59 BVJ registered?

DF59 BVJ is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 January 2010.

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