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HD59 EAJ

2010 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,525 mi
Last recorded167,525 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD59 EAJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 167,525 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 167,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 154,837 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge not main tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre bold on edges and starting to perish but not main tread

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 154,762 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge not main tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear tyre bold on edges and starting to perish but not main tread

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 145,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 134,951 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 134,950 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,183 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 126,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 106,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack pinion

Pass 5 Jan 2018 90,956 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 Jan 2017 76,611 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,894 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)

tyre(s) bald on shoulder(s)

tyre(s) perished

Fail 26 Jan 2016 61,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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)

tyre(s) bald on shoulder(s)

tyre(s) perished

Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,762 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 49,756 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,522 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 38,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 27,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 27,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HD59 EAJ is a 2010 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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 HD59 EAJ, 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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HD59 EAJ is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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