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AY09 ZJJ

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,753 mi
Last recorded129,753 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZJJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 129,753 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 123,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 123,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,669 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are worn on the outside edges getting close to legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2023 107,513 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 107,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 105,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,677 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 97,454 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,605 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 90,605 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,205 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,200 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 73,476 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,482 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 66,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,800 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 58,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,721 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 44,383 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 44,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,681 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 ZJJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ZJJ, 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 ZJJ registered?

AY09 ZJJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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