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AY09 ZGL

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZGL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 99,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 96,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 96,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 91,745 miles

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 84,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 84,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 80,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,568 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 73,828 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,114 miles

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

steering slight rought

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,636 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,858 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 53,768 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre sidewalls cracked and tread close to limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,174 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZGL is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY09 ZGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY09 ZGL registered?

AY09 ZGL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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