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AU09 ABO

2009 Renault Clio

Green Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,221 mi
Last recorded107,221 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ABO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 107,221 miles

Age related rust

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n\s and o\s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s and o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 107,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Age related rust

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n\s and o\s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s and o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 104,702 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 99,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 14 Jul 2023 94,408 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 94,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 89,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake travel approaching limits

service due

Pass 7 Sep 2021 83,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake travel approaching limits of travel

service due

Fail 6 Sep 2021 83,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake travel approaching limits of travel

reverse lights in operative

service due

tracking

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,350 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 72,059 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,161 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 58,952 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Aug 2017 58,952 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,193 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,977 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 40,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,837 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,691 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,020 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,655 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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AU09 ABO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AU09 ABO, 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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What year was AU09 ABO registered?

AU09 ABO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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