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SD09 VCC

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,585 mi
Last recorded96,585 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 96,585 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 96,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 89,993 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 89,993 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,055 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 84,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 72,218 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 71,954 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 71,950 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2021 71,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 71,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,376 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 69,376 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bottom spring seat excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 64,569 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 56,106 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 56,106 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 49,841 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 49,841 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play axial rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 39,532 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 39,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,456 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 20,495 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 12,832 miles

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front pads low

n/s/f tyre has perished sidewall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 10,597 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 5,830 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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SD09 VCC is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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