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R16 FTS

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,058 mi
Last recorded171,058 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 FTS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 171,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

advise(front discs & pads corroded pads 70 to 80% worn)

advise(front track rod ends seals cracked & perishing)

Pass 4 Jan 2024 159,988 miles

advise(front discs lipped slightly pads 60% worn)

Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 138,261 miles

advise(front tyres wearing low on 3mm)

advise(rear coil springs beginning to corrode in places)

advise(slight play in both front ball joints)

Pass 13 Nov 2020 124,442 miles

advise(front discs scored & pads 70% worn)

advise(rear silencer rubber perishing)

Pass 13 Jun 2019 106,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,749 miles

advise(centre rubber exhaust hanger perishing)

advise(rear rubber exhaust hanger perishing)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 82,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,134 miles

advise(both front tyres marginal on edge)

advise(front wiper blade smearing screen)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 61,554 miles

advise(n,s,f & o,s,r tyres wearing close on edge)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,066 miles

n/s/door mirror glass broken

Fail 16 Jul 2014 53,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/door mirror glass broken

Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,223 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,887 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 30,840 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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R16 FTS is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R16 FTS, 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 R16 FTS registered?

R16 FTS is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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