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RO09 XEV

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,199 mi
Last recorded91,199 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 XEV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 91,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front suspension struts corroded but not seriously weakened.

both rear suspension shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened.

Fail 1 Jul 2026 91,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both front suspension struts corroded but not seriously weakened.

both rear suspension shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 89,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 85,445 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,559 miles

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

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 10 Jun 2022 78,097 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,487 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 72,485 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs lipped

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,785 miles

front inner pads low

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,997 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 54,658 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread.

Offside Front tyre outer wall slight damage.

Pass 20 Jun 2017 52,812 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 52,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 49,192 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,422 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 43,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,680 miles

front pads worn and discs lipped

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn and has a nail

rear doors can not be opened from inside.

Fail 3 Jun 2014 41,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads worn and discs lipped

n/s/r tyre worn

o/s/r tyre worn and has a nail

rear doors can not be opened from inside.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 39,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 39,813 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 138,466 miles

Both front tyres spliting on inner side walls

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 138,466 miles

Both front tyres spliting on inner side walls

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)

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 XEV is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

RO09 XEV is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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