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RV09 GAO

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,197 mi
Last recorded114,197 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 GAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 114,197 miles

Front Subframe bushes worn

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 95,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,106 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 80,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,289 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 75,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 75,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 67,434 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 67,434 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,337 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 48,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 48,283 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 41,750 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,425 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 GAO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GAO, 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 GAO registered?

RV09 GAO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 June 2009.

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