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SE09 FZG

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

108,572 mi
Last recorded108,572 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 FZG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2024 108,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,083 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 103,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 96,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,731 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 75,731 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,461 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 68,461 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both slightly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

long travel on hand brake

Pass 15 Jul 2019 65,040 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 65,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,675 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge. non-repairable. 185/60/15 ()

both front shock absorbers slightly corroded

both front tyres outer edges slightly worn. 185/60/15

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

engine oil low

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,887 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front inner tie rod slight play

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 54,887 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak looks like from oil filter ()

both front inner pads getting low

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

nearside front inner tie rod slight play

slight lip nearside front disc

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,015 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 49,015 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 3 Aug 2015 42,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2015 42,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre has cracking in tread. (1856015)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 37,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre has cracking in tread. (1856015)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 31,517 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 25,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/4mm

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/4mm

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 25,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/4mm

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 3/4/4mm

O/S/R TYRE IS WORN TO 2/3/3mm

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 FZG is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 FZG, 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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SE09 FZG is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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