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SH09 XAF

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,451 mi
Last recorded102,451 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 XAF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 102,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 98,993 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 95,333 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 91,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,903 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 80,486 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 74,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,378 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 68,378 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 62,202 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 62,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,610 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,093 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,072 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 41,072 miles

Nearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,608 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,620 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 26,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,131 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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SH09 XAF is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH09 XAF, 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 SH09 XAF registered?

SH09 XAF is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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