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M29 PFW

2010 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,089 mi
Last recorded78,089 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM29 PFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 78,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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 Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 64,613 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,594 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 58,297 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 58,297 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,366 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,359 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 47,359 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,865 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 42,865 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working All (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 39,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,226 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,890 miles

Both rear brakes binding

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Pair on axel (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 34,890 miles

Both rear brakes binding

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Pair on axel (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 31,441 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 27,528 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 24,903 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyre side walls damaged by scuffing.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 21,934 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 21,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

195/50/16V XL - 4/4/4 - 4/4/3 - 5/5/5 - 5/5/5 - Sp S/saver

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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M29 PFW is a 2010 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc 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 M29 PFW, 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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M29 PFW is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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