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RJ09 LLA

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,518 mi
Last recorded94,518 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 LLA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 94,518 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 94,518 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamps (4.3.3 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged /not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn off on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 89,497 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower under shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

battery charge warning stop lamp staying on

long travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Dec 2024 89,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower under shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

battery charge warning stop lamp staying on

long travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,414 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre rear heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2023 83,413 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,610 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wiring under front seats (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tunnel heat shield insecure /damaged

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Fail 10 Dec 2021 63,532 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,881 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 51,899 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,133 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 45,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 41,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,914 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,645 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 28,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine noise from belt area

Pass 8 May 2013 24,808 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 24,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 15,917 miles

unable to fully see both front brake pads

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 LLA is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LLA, 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 RJ09 LLA registered?

RJ09 LLA is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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