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AY09 ZFG

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,224 mi
Last recorded83,224 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZFG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 83,224 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 83,224 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 76,147 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 68,317 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,479 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 60,471 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edge

front discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2014 53,760 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edge

front discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,368 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 39,594 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,550 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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AY09 ZFG is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

AY09 ZFG is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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