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AY09 ZFW

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,794 mi
Last recorded98,794 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZFW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,906 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 85,832 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,804 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 73,761 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 61,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,584 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 48,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 48,682 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 167,047 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 167,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 ZFW is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AY09 ZFW, 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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AY09 ZFW is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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