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S823 GBF

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,436 mi
Last recorded35,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 GBF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 35,436 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 31,703 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 31,703 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 30,706 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 30,684 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 30,403 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 30,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,104 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 30,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking (no cords visible) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 28,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,832 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2018 24,832 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 21,310 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 17,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 14,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 11,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2014 11,282 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 8,633 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 6,464 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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S823 GBF is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S823 GBF, 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 S823 GBF registered?

S823 GBF is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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