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EJ10 EFF

2010 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,940 mi
Last recorded87,940 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 EFF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 87,940 miles

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 20 Mar 2025 87,940 miles

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

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

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,189 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 80,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,126 miles

Central Seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 24 Jan 2023 79,126 miles

Central Seatbelt slow to retract

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 76,166 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 78,108 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 72,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,215 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 57,134 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 57,134 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,531 miles

Front Oil leak oil leak around engine ()

Nearside Front nsf tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear nsr tyre worn on edge

Offside Front osf tyre worn on both edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 27,683 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 22,947 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 22,947 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)

Pass 20 May 2013 17,679 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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EJ10 EFF is a 2010 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EJ10 EFF, 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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EJ10 EFF is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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