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AD09 ESG

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,413 mi
Last recorded142,413 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 ESG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 142,413 miles

Underbody & suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2026 142,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Fifteen notches (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm outer edge wearing close to 3/4 limit and cords 195 /50 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge wear close to 3/4 central limit 195 / 50 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm edges wearing 195 / 50 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level below minimum sump pan corroded badly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody & suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 136,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195 / 50 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 136,919 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195 / 50 r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,724 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 128,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 120,310 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 112,032 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 112,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,457 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 95,845 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,967 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 73,988 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 73,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2016 62,520 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 62,518 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 53,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,651 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 35,753 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 26,483 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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AD09 ESG is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 58,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD09 ESG, 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 17 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD09 ESG registered?

AD09 ESG is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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