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SB09 FZO

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

58,992 mi
Last recorded58,992 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 FZO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 58,992 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 58,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,786 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 58,786 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,641 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,266 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 56,266 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 54,745 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,562 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 54,562 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed inside handle broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 52,637 miles

Nearside Front strut top

Offside Front strut top

drivers door inside handle damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2018 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers door inside handle damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 42,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 42,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,094 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 38,116 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 35,593 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2012 25,231 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 25,231 miles

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

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

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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SB09 FZO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SB09 FZO, 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 SB09 FZO registered?

SB09 FZO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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