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L99 LSJ

2010 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,948 mi
Last recorded160,948 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL99 LSJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 160,948 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber split (outer reserve cord holding exhaust up) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount rough when going lock to lock on steering

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded - between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Screw in centre of main tread area (leaking air)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 160,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber split (outer reserve cord holding exhaust up) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded - both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount rough when going lock to lock on steering

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded - between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Screw in centre of main tread area (leaking air)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 153,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel on foot brake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2024 153,354 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended belt receiver jammed (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm - rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides inner edge - 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. travel on foot brake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 141,564 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 141,563 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened forward frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner/outer edge - 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 129,091 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyres worn inner edge - very near to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner/outer edges - very close to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding felt when turned by hand - advise brake diagnostic/check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm - rearward bush - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along axle frame - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 129,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tyres worn inner edge - very near to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner/outer edges - very close to allowed limits - advise change asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively binding felt when turned by hand - advise brake diagnostic/check (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm - rearward bush - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe along axle frame - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,187 miles

AIR PIPE SPLIT ON ENGINE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S WASHER JET

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))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 116,186 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

AIR PIPE SPLIT ON ENGINE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S WASHER JET

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 111,767 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 111,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,461 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 109,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,713 miles

Oil leak slight leak oil filter area ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 4 Jul 2017 96,709 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure mounting to floor (3.1.3b)

Oil leak slight leak oil filter area ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 3 Jul 2017 96,698 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure MOUNTING TO FLOOR / PIVOT POINT EXCESSIVE SIDE MOVEMENT (3.1.3b)

ANTI SLIP BRAKE PEDAL PAD WORN BADLY

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak MAJOR OIL LEAK FILTER AREA ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,599 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,599 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 67,672 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Dec 2014 67,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,065 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,688 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2013 41,688 miles

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

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

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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L99 LSJ is a 2010 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L99 LSJ, 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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L99 LSJ is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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