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DFZ 4256

2010 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,722 mi
Last recorded82,722 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 4256
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,722 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

drivers seat damaged for the slide adjustment

rear axle corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,033 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front some damage to seat to and fro adjustment

Offside slight distortion to headlamp aim

Pass 24 Apr 2024 74,581 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged surround is missing (3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion to front members

Pass 14 Nov 2022 68,537 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 61,325 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 61,324 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,852 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 57,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer door mirror outer casing missing

under cover tray /sills/engine/fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 49,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 49,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 41,186 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 41,186 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 33,491 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 33,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 26,811 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 4256 is a 2010 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4256, 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 4256 registered?

DFZ 4256 is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2010.

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