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RV09 EKZ

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,303 mi
Last recorded147,303 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 EKZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2020 147,303 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))

Fuel pipe leaking front under floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,118 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 136,118 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 125,402 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 125,402 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 115,820 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust rubber broken but still secure

Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 87,164 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 87,164 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,031 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

chip on windscreen

Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,032 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,027 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,843 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2012 35,843 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EKZ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RV09 EKZ, 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 RV09 EKZ registered?

RV09 EKZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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