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S8 RLT

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 RLT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,901 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 96,890 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 95,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 91,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,969 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 86,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,751 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,425 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 76,422 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 72,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 66,924 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 66,924 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 62,708 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,813 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 56,813 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 48,628 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,628 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,883 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 40,883 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,471 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 31,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers side wiper blade is split

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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S8 RLT is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S8 RLT, 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 S8 RLT registered?

S8 RLT is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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