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RS09 LEW

2009 Renault Clio

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,740 mi
Last recorded115,740 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS09 LEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 115,740 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 115,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 105,161 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,625 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 97,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,272 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,711 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 68,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 58,329 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,557 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 54,557 miles

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

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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RS09 LEW is a 2009 Renault Clio in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RS09 LEW, 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 RS09 LEW registered?

RS09 LEW is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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