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AJ09 FFU

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,874 mi
Last recorded126,874 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,874 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 126,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 121,601 miles

front brake discs worn

travel on handbrake lever slight play o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 18 Feb 2019 121,601 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s&o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

travel on handbrake lever slight play o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 15 Feb 2018 114,112 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 107,325 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 103,955 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 103,955 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,626 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 93,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 76,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,391 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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AJ09 FFU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ09 FFU, 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 AJ09 FFU registered?

AJ09 FFU is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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