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AV09 ARO

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,752 mi
Last recorded137,752 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ARO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 137,752 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 132,330 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 132,330 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 130,032 miles

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

little reserve park brake travel

Fail 19 Apr 2024 130,032 miles

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

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

little reserve park brake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2023 123,557 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 123,489 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 114,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 108,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 104,693 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side top ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 104,693 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side top ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,363 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,513 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 81,513 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,121 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 70,121 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,369 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,659 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 33,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,534 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,264 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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AV09 ARO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AV09 ARO, 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 AV09 ARO registered?

AV09 ARO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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