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AV09 ZXL

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,411 mi
Last recorded181,411 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 ZXL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 181,411 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 181,411 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 178,277 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 174,470 miles

Offside front C.V gator starting to split

Fail 12 Sep 2023 174,469 miles

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

Offside front C.V gator starting to split

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 170,417 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 165,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 165,396 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 161,003 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 161,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 145,580 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 145,284 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 128,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 110,462 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 90,752 miles

engine under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 72,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 72,908 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,383 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,505 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 ZXL is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 AV09 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

AV09 ZXL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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