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AJ09 FGG

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 FGG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 89,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 89,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 89,032 miles

Rear exhaust silencer hanger broken but adequately supports exhaust system

Rear shocks corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,425 miles

1X fuel pipe, front to rear, light rust corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

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

Rear Exhaust rubber mount, broken

Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 85,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,982 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge 1656515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low very edges 1656515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and very perished tread 1656515 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,247 miles

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread edge, little worn

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

Offside Rear tyre tread is lightly perishing

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 82,245 miles

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

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

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread edge, little worn

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

Offside Rear tyre tread is lightly perishing

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre tread, lightly perishing

Some front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,793 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre tread is low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,547 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,563 miles

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Fail 17 Mar 2016 58,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

EML IS ON

Engine covers are fitted top & bottom

Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,884 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs slightly corroded/ scored.

front tyres starting to wear on both edges.

inside of windscreen slightly foggy.

n/s/r c-pillar trim adrift causing center rear seatbelt to retract slower.

rear tyres have small cuts to tread and have stones in them.

wipers starting to smear.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 50,884 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs slightly corroded/ scored.

front tyres starting to wear on both edges.

inside of windscreen slightly foggy.

n/s/r c-pillar trim adrift causing center rear seatbelt to retract slower.

rear tyres have small cuts to tread and have stones in them.

wipers starting to smear.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,631 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 40,631 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 30,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,294 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,500 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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 FGG is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FGG, 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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AJ09 FGG is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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