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AU09 RBF

2009 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,518 mi
Last recorded108,518 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 RBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 108,518 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing out

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 103,648 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 99,426 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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 Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 94,676 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 90,007 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,005 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,293 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 85,293 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,613 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jul 2019 76,912 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 71,083 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 71,073 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 54,242 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 40,501 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 33,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 31,050 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 31,037 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 RBF is a 2009 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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