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AO09 RKN

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,646 mi
Last recorded142,646 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 RKN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,646 miles

Noise from top suspension mountings.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine tie bar bush worn.sill covers fitted.reversing lamp not working.n/s/r bumper damaged.heat shield insecure.

Fail 5 Oct 2023 142,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine tie bar bush worn.sill covers fitted.reversing lamp not working.n/s/r bumper damaged.heat shield insecure.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,227 miles

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

exhaust heat shield rattles

Fail 28 Sep 2022 129,156 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure/rattles

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,960 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Aug 2021 111,546 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure/rattles

Pass 1 Oct 2020 100,596 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 100,596 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,591 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 91,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,029 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very near the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 65,495 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Damage to N/S front valance and under tray.

N/S wiper rubber split.

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

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

O/S/F tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 65,494 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Damage to N/S front valance and under tray.

N/S wiper rubber split.

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

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

O/S/F tyre has 3mm tread depth left.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 53,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 46,470 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 46,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,707 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 31,075 miles

Front and rear tyre walls are cracking on the outside edge

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,075 miles

Front and rear tyre walls are cracking on the outside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,893 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS CRACKING TO INSIDE SHOULDER

N/S/R TYRE HAS CRACKING TO INSIDE SHOULDER

O/S/R TYRE HAS CRACKING TO INSIDE SHOULDER

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 RKN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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