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RO09 XEP

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,262 mi
Last recorded89,262 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 XEP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 89,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 81,998 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 76,757 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 71,308 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 71,306 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,139 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 65,136 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 61,654 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 56,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 56,768 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear foglamp damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,533 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,297 miles

n/s wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 30,998 miles

inner rear wheel arches & boot floor covered,long h/brake travel,nsf washer jets poorly adjusted & nsf wiper blade end split,damage to nsf bumper corner,nsf door,ns outer body sill & nsr bumper corner,nsr tyre odd brand

Pass 24 May 2013 25,956 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 25,954 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

offside rear tyre perished and cracked on inner edge reccomend replacement (195/50r16)

Pass 31 May 2012 19,996 miles

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

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 XEP is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver 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 RO09 XEP, 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 XEP registered?

RO09 XEP is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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