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RO09 FJZ

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,997 mi
Last recorded161,997 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 FJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 161,997 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 161,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 143,394 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2022 126,567 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear near side door damage

Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,464 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 118,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 118,903 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. 195/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,286 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 108,283 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,006 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 104,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 93,527 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 89,767 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 89,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,919 miles

damage to nearside rear road wheel

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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RO09 FJZ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RO09 FJZ, 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 RO09 FJZ registered?

RO09 FJZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 April 2009.

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