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DF59 EJE

2010 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

84,977 mi
Last recorded84,977 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,977 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 84,971 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 80,293 miles

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

radiator support corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2024 80,293 miles

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

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

radiator support corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 77,818 miles

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

not charging.

Fail 2 Mar 2023 77,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

not charging.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,448 miles

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

radiator support corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2022 74,448 miles

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

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

radiator support corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2021 71,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 71,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 66,981 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Feb 2020 66,919 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,418 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 62,418 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,527 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,527 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,921 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

rear brake imbalance

Fail 8 Mar 2017 51,921 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

rear brake imbalance

Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has a tread of 2mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever has slight travel

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 41,541 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 34,017 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,978 miles

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

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

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 EJE is a 2010 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EJE, 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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DF59 EJE is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 February 2010.

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