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SD09 ZXR

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

84,198 mi
Last recorded84,198 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 ZXR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 84,198 miles

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

radiator support bar corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 84,014 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

radiator support bar corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2024 78,553 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 78,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 71,555 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 71,471 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 64,906 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Nov 2021 58,251 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 58,072 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear shock arbsorbers heavly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,256 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 52,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wing damaged with sharp edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear heat shield inscure

Pass 21 Nov 2019 943 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 49,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 45,799 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 45,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,058 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 39,933 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cut on inside side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2016 35,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 30,125 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 30,125 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,480 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2014 27,479 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front brake binding on slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 24,462 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,305 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 ZXR is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ZXR, 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 ZXR is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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