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DFZ 1718

2010 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,942 mi
Last recorded123,942 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 1718
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,942 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 19 Jan 2026 123,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,997 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 116,995 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low

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

washer jets slightly weak, hose at o/s jet split

Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various - recheck next mot/service (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - advise changing now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 104,562 miles

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2023 104,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2022 94,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever slight side to side play

Fail 14 Jan 2022 94,246 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine sump damp and corroded

front brake discs/pads worn/deteriorated

handbrake lever slight side to side play

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,107 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

side to side movement hand brake lever

Fail 20 Jan 2021 84,106 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges and low in tread 185/60/15

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn also pads worn

side to side movement hand brake lever

Pass 29 Jun 2019 72,320 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

slight corrosion on n/s/r coil spring

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

Fail 28 Jun 2019 72,320 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

slight corrosion on n/s/r coil spring

slight side to side movement in handbrake lever

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,607 miles

hand brake lever has slight side to side movement

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,828 miles

hand brake lever has side to side movement

Fail 20 Jul 2017 60,828 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release red button at o/s (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition, poss required

hand brake lever has side to side movement

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 18 Jul 2016 53,896 miles

front discs slightly corroded

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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DFZ 1718 is a 2010 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DFZ 1718, 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 DFZ 1718 registered?

DFZ 1718 is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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