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SB09 TYO

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

97,710 mi
Last recorded97,710 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 TYO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 97,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,672 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear high level brake light out

Fail 26 Jan 2022 94,671 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear high level brake light out

Pass 27 Jan 2021 88,793 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise front x member corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2021 88,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise front x member corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2019 81,778 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise engine noise

Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,778 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front section (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise engine noise

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,424 miles

advise engine noise

Fail 31 Jul 2018 75,424 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

advise engine noise

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,584 miles

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

advise rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2017 70,584 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 65,394 miles

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

advise rear exhaust hanger slightly worn

Fail 25 Jul 2016 65,394 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

advise rear exhaust hanger slightly worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,965 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise coolant leak

advise spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

advise coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,963 miles

both offside front and nearside front bottom wishbone rear bushes splitting

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

Fail 25 Jul 2014 46,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

both offside front and nearside front bottom wishbone rear bushes splitting

nearside front tyre cracked in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,579 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 23,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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 TYO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TYO, 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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SB09 TYO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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