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SE09 AJX

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 AJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 95,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 95,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 76,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 68,467 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 68,467 miles

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

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on both sides ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,147 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))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 58,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 54,312 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 54,312 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 53,810 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened radiator mounting corroded not structural (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 50,619 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 47,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,596 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 45,596 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 42,355 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 39,041 miles

exhaust mount split but system still secure

Fail 11 Nov 2015 39,041 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust mount split but system still secure

Pass 28 Nov 2014 34,484 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 34,348 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 29,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 26,866 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 26,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,309 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 22,309 miles

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

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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SE09 AJX 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 SE09 AJX, 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 SE09 AJX registered?

SE09 AJX is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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