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RJ09 LJL

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,329 mi
Last recorded89,329 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 LJL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 89,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,066 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 88,063 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 85,612 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,393 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 82,391 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2022 78,153 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,492 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 72,492 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 62,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,421 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 55,418 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 47,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 47,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,748 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Jul 2016 36,748 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,693 miles

all 4 tyres badly cracked around shoulders

Pass 5 Jul 2014 17,780 miles

advise all tyre side walls perish

Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 6,955 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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RJ09 LJL is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ09 LJL, 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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RJ09 LJL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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