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AY09 CDU

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,477 mi
Last recorded122,477 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 CDU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 122,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 122,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 97,953 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,950 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 87,338 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 87,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,551 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 77,551 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,466 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 55,995 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 55,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 46,252 miles

front brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 22 May 2018 46,236 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

front brake discs worn and rusty

nearside front and offside rear tyre valves misaligned

Pass 5 May 2017 42,759 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Edges & O/S Rear Perishing on Side Wall

Fail 5 May 2017 42,758 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Wearing on Edges & O/S Rear Perishing on Side Wall

Pass 11 May 2016 36,628 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,212 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 22,003 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2014 22,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 14,570 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 14,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2013 13,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has rubber cuts and scuffing to sidewall

offside front tyre has rubber cuts and scuffing to sidewall

possable diesel leak but to far under tray to determine if correct

Pass 27 Feb 2012 10,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres have cuts to tread

nearside front tyre has rubber cut to sidewall

Fail 27 Feb 2012 10,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres have cuts to tread

nearside front tyre has rubber cut to sidewall

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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AY09 CDU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AY09 CDU, 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 AY09 CDU registered?

AY09 CDU is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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