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DFZ 5363

2010 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,280 mi
Last recorded136,280 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFZ 5363
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 136,280 miles

Exhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 120,604 miles

Both side front wipers slightly smearing.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 120,604 miles

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

Both side front wipers slightly smearing.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,962 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 111,172 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 101,586 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 101,578 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 66,344 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,695 miles

beam axle corroded,under trays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2019 62,695 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

beam axle corroded,under trays fitted

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 5363 is a 2010 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DFZ 5363, 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 5363 registered?

DFZ 5363 is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 August 2010.

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