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F5 GSY

2010 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,081 mi
Last recorded103,081 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 GSY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 103,081 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 101,577 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,641 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 93,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 89,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 86,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 82,973 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 74,554 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 67,084 miles

vehicle has been modified and lowered

Fail 1 Dec 2016 66,864 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

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 4 Dec 2015 54,133 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Nov 2015 53,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2014 45,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2014 45,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,292 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Fail 11 Nov 2013 31,289 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 8 Nov 2012 17,372 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 17,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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F5 GSY is a 2010 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc 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 F5 GSY, 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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F5 GSY is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 January 2010.

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