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FG10 MLJ

2010 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

101,547 mi
Last recorded101,547 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG10 MLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2026 101,547 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,687 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 99,654 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 97,886 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 97,872 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wiper parking on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 96,129 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 96,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 94,189 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 92,049 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 92,049 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 89,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 82,575 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 72,329 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 60,169 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 47,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 35,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 35,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 30,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 21,309 miles

both front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

Fail 7 Nov 2013 21,309 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front and rear tyre sidewalls cracking.

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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FG10 MLJ is a 2010 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FG10 MLJ, 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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FG10 MLJ is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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