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SC09 NHY

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,912 mi
Last recorded131,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 NHY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 131,912 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 131,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 131,765 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Driven flat 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2022 130,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 130,316 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 123,994 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lights inoperative

The O/S/R shock absorber bump stop deteriorated/insecure

The rear wiper arm is broken

Fail 29 Oct 2021 123,992 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse lights inoperative

The O/S/R shock absorber bump stop deteriorated/insecure

The rear wiper arm is broken

Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,375 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 107,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 107,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshields slightly loose

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,047 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 84,733 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2018 76,580 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 76,580 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 74,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 74,473 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,985 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 57,280 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 53,039 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 53,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,528 miles

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

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2014 40,527 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2013 33,030 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 33,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,601 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 27,601 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 21,902 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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SC09 NHY is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SC09 NHY, 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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SC09 NHY is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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