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AP09 FTZ

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,041 mi
Last recorded90,041 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 FTZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 90,041 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 90,041 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,694 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Limited reserve travel on handbrake control.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 83,694 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Limited reserve travel on handbrake control.

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 78,667 miles

Drivers door handle temperamental but works

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

hand brake has free travel but ok in rollers

Fail 27 Jul 2023 78,666 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front outer loose large end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s front very worn causing fluctuation in rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front on wear limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drivers door handle temperamental but works

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

hand brake has free travel but ok in rollers

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,564 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 75,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 69,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front worn/corroded and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 69,588 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s front tyre low and split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear on wear limits perished/cracked and cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front worn/corroded and pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 63,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre getting ow and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 53,741 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,341 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage incorrectly adjusted so wiper not wiping screen fully

Fail 25 Jul 2018 43,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

wiper linkage incorrectly adjusted so wiper not wiping screen fully

Pass 26 Jul 2017 37,517 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 30,181 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 23,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 14,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 10,298 miles

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 FTZ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTZ, 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 FTZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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