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AE09 ZAC

2016 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Clio41,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 ZAC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,785 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 97,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,919 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 91,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,268 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 69,030 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,642 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 82,892 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 48,532 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 48,274 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 77,761 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 39,685 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,386 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 75,386 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended black catch defective (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 73,846 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 73,846 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 19,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,545 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,525 miles

slight deterioration all tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2016 67,831 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 67,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 65,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 59,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,826 miles

child seat fitted o/side rear unable to test adult belt fully

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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AE09 ZAC is a 2016 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2016 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 41,190 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 AE09 ZAC, 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 10 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE09 ZAC registered?

AE09 ZAC is a 2016 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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