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AU09 PRZ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,554 mi
Last recorded204,554 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 PRZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 204,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 204,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 201,476 miles

play in the steering rack

Fail 27 Apr 2019 201,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment NOT WORN BUT LOOSE (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

play in the steering rack

Fail 4 Apr 2019 201,423 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight blub (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in the steering rack

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 194,868 miles

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 194,571 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Central Upper stop lamp not working!

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 185,171 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 185,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 174,804 miles

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

Offside mirror glass slight damage!

park brake travel(still has reserve)!

Fail 14 Mar 2016 174,610 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view insufficient sweep to right (8.2.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside mirror glass slight damage!

park brake travel(still has reserve)!

Pass 11 Mar 2015 165,895 miles

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

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

play/movement nearside rack bush area!

Fail 2 Mar 2015 165,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal antislip worn on edge!

play/movement nearside rack bush area!

Pass 10 Mar 2014 155,672 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 155,666 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 149,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 149,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 130,524 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 PRZ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AU09 PRZ, 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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AU09 PRZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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