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AV09 YKB

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,827 mi
Last recorded162,827 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 YKB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 162,827 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 152,375 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 152,362 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 136,040 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 136,031 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 126,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter split at small end fastening. Not emitting grease when tested (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 126,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Gaiter split at small end fastening. Not emitting grease when tested (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,488 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 116,488 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,164 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 109,164 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,402 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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,044 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,029 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 73,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,421 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 65,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,084 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 54,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,410 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 43,410 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 33,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 33,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YKB is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YKB, 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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AV09 YKB is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 August 2009.

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