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RJ09 YJB

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 71,838 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 71,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 69,327 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Worn on edge ()

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,077 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,418 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil from oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel getting high

Nearside Front Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre rubber is heavily perishing 165.65.15.T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,504 miles

Handbrake travel getting high

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Handbrake travel getting high

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 47,751 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 47,751 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Dirty (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,954 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,255 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 32,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 32,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 27,915 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 27,915 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 23,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,770 miles

Spare tyre tread close to limit.

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 YJB is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJB, 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 YJB registered?

RJ09 YJB is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is RJ09 YJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ09 YJB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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