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AO09 EFW

2009 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,034 mi
Last recorded160,034 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 EFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 160,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 153,538 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 145,724 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 145,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 132,997 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 132,928 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 127,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 117,828 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE ! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 117,828 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit PERISHED ON OUTER EDGE ! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 102,018 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions on top limits

Fail 18 Nov 2016 102,018 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

emissions on top limits

Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,473 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 88,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,316 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 78,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre low on air

o/s/f tyre worn very low on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 64,976 miles

Radiator support frame damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2013 64,976 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Radiator support frame damaged

n/s/f inner wheel arch damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2013 64,728 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front bumper has been secured with cable ties

Pass 27 Nov 2012 49,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,998 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 26,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AO09 EFW is a 2009 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO09 EFW, 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 AO09 EFW registered?

AO09 EFW is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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