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AY09 ZRJ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,320 mi
Last recorded125,320 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 ZRJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 125,320 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp lens deteriorated, beam image quality slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on outer edge also perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has significant level of travel, parking brake lever may require adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes covered with underseal/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components slightly corroded/flaky and partially covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 122,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 121,979 miles

Advise front crossmember extension. corroded and holed. outside prescribed area.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 121,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Advise front crossmember extension. corroded and holed. outside prescribed area.

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 120,417 miles

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

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2020 115,594 miles

Advise front sub frame extensions corroded and holed on NSF and OSF. Outside prescribed area. Advises to be replaced.

Fail 2 Jun 2020 115,594 miles

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

Advise front sub frame extensions corroded and holed on NSF and OSF. Outside prescribed area. Advises to be replaced.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 105,716 miles

slight free play in n-s track rod end balljoint

Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve tracel

Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reserve tracel

Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2017 91,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,091 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 83,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 29 May 2015 75,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,622 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,680 miles

service light on dash,

Fail 7 Jun 2013 59,680 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

service light on dash,

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,319 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 8 Jun 2012 52,319 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken

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 ZRJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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