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R27 LUX

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,457 mi
Last recorded60,457 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 LUX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 60,457 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 59,292 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 56,413 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 56,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,314 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 52,786 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 49,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plycords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 43,672 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,458 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 37,345 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 25,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,661 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 14,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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R27 LUX is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R27 LUX, 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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R27 LUX is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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