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RV09 EAW

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,751 mi
Last recorded101,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 EAW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 97,690 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 97,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump bung area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,025 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug area/oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 85,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump plug area/oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 81,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 81,366 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 77,701 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 77,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,438 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,929 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 62,929 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 195/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2016 44,747 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 32,831 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 32,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 22,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 12,519 miles

both rear tyres perishing

nail in nearside rear tyre tread very close to outer sidewall

offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 8 May 2012 4,128 miles

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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RV09 EAW is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RV09 EAW, 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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RV09 EAW is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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