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S209 CFE

1999 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

108,610 mi
Last recorded108,610 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Renault Clio71,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS209 CFE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 108,610 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Oct 2011 108,559 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 108,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexi pipe has a lot of movement

fuel flap hinge corroded and insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2010 90,719 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 90,719 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 75,069 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 75,036 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,934 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 68,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,057 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 59,057 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,344 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 46,989 miles

front brake discs rusty

near side front tyre worn on outer edges

rear silencer rusty

Fail 25 Jun 2005 46,989 miles

front brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

near side front tyre worn on outer edges

rear silencer rusty

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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S209 CFE is a 1999 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1999 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 71,557 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 S209 CFE, 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 27 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S209 CFE is a 1999 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 January 1999.

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