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AO09 YLT

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,273 mi
Last recorded134,273 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YLT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 134,273 miles

Offside Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 125,140 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 125,140 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 116,009 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,424 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 109,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

evidence of damage to n/s/f corner

middle to rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Mar 2022 104,506 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rad support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

evidence of damage to n/s/f corner

middle to rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Feb 2021 97,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,503 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 93,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,021 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brake fluid discoloured

coolant low

parking brake lever has a lot of travel

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,825 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 85,815 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,758 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 79,747 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 75,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 68,827 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,078 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,276 miles

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

o/s/f tyre becoming low

Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,276 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f washer jet blocked

o/s/f tyre becoming low

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 YLT is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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