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ML10 LZJ

2010 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,792 mi
Last recorded130,792 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Renault Clio57,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 LZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 130,792 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 130,792 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 124,668 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,197 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly loose (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 111,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield insecure

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly loose (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 94,322 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 94,322 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 80,887 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 80,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 75,420 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 75,420 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,003 miles

near side front tyre at 2mm

Pass 26 Nov 2018 56,980 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,809 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,379 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,779 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 28,506 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 28,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 23,718 miles

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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ML10 LZJ is a 2010 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML10 LZJ, 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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What year was ML10 LZJ registered?

ML10 LZJ is a 2010 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2010.

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