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RJ09 VAE

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,567 mi
Last recorded140,567 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 VAE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 140,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 135,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 131,876 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 129,335 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 129,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 123,596 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 123,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 113,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,397 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 105,397 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,407 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 97,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,760 miles

All tyres on 3mm of tread legal limit is 1.6mm

Offside Rear Tyre perished outer wall

Pass 22 Jul 2017 77,378 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 77,378 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,826 miles

offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,704 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 52,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 36,368 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 36,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,940 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 VAE is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RJ09 VAE, 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 VAE is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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