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SD09 EMJ

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

64,938 mi
Last recorded64,938 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,938 miles

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

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

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

front radiator beam very corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 64,052 miles

Front Radiator carrier holed & corroded

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Radiator carrier holed & corroded

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 63,089 miles

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

radiator support frame corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2024 63,088 miles

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

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

radiator support frame corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,046 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2023 62,045 miles

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2022 60,982 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 59,887 miles

front cross member showing signs of corrosion

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 25 Feb 2020 59,055 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 59,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,603 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm an splitting

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 tyre tread 2.5mm

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm an splitting

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 51,060 miles

Offside Front tyre tread splitting on inner edge

both front discs badly corroded and worn on inner edges

front pads wearing low

offside rear brake pipe that runs along rear axle corroded slightly in plastic clips

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,022 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 49,021 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 37,426 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 31,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 30,134 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 30,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 27,163 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,163 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall

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 EMJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

SD09 EMJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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