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AU09 VXB

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,663 mi
Last recorded118,663 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 VXB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 118,663 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 117,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 116,953 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 116,370 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 115,538 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 114,074 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 110,722 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

emissions to clean to regester

Fail 21 Jan 2020 110,722 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

emissions to clean to regester

Pass 19 Jan 2019 102,807 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn/wearing edges of tread

Fail 14 Jan 2019 102,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn/wearing edges of tread

Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,689 miles

1/ o/s rear tyre at legal limits

Fail 12 Jan 2018 89,538 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1/ o/s rear tyre at legal limits

2/ n/s rear brake pads becoming worn at limits and slighty tight

Pass 23 Jan 2017 76,770 miles

1. Slight play in nearside and offside track rod end ball joints.

Fail 20 Jan 2017 76,766 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

1. Slight play in nearside and offside track rod end ball joints.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 65,386 miles

1. Offside front tyre wearing on edges.

2. Front brake discs becoming corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,365 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Rear brake pads wearing low. 3. Slight binding on rear brakes. 4. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 16 Aug 2012
Fail 14 Aug 2012 23,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,399 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 VXB is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 VXB registered?

AU09 VXB is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is AU09 VXB safe to buy?

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