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SD09 DZJ

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,390 mi
Last recorded85,390 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 DZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 85,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,530 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,679 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 69,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,212 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 62,113 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 62,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,856 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 56,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 50,456 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 50,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 49,103 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 49,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 41,739 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 41,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 33,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 25,529 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 16,852 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 16,822 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SD09 DZJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD09 DZJ, 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 SD09 DZJ registered?

SD09 DZJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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