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AO09 LHJ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

194,280 mi
Last recorded194,280 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 LHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 194,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 194,016 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 180,844 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 180,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 171,745 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 171,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 164,219 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 155,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 148,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undercovers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 141,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

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

Fail 31 May 2016 141,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

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

Pass 12 May 2015 130,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 130,438 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 118,613 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 118,613 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2013 107,989 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight wear in Track rod end joint N/S/F

Fail 15 May 2013 107,989 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight wear in Track rod end joint N/S/F

Fail 23 Apr 2013 107,989 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,178 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LHJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LHJ, 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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AO09 LHJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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