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AP09 EFE

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,487 mi
Last recorded118,487 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 EFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 118,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected smashed (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,103 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 113,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 106,870 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2021 106,870 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 98,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 195-50-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,970 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,346 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 78,344 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,638 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Exhaust heat shield loose at centre.

N/s/f tyre worn low on edges.

Slight wear at n/s/f track rod end.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 73,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges but no cords visible

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2016 59,138 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,123 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 38,704 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,478 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 28,478 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 28,471 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,611 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 25,604 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)

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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AP09 EFE is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AP09 EFE, 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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AP09 EFE is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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