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SH09 XBN

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,767 mi
Last recorded85,767 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 XBN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,022 miles

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

demister fan inoperative

mirror covers missing

Fail 15 Nov 2024 81,002 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

mirror covers missing

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

demister fan inoperative

Pass 14 Nov 2023 78,790 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 78,783 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 73,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear-bar indicator's and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise coming from engine timing belt side

Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,925 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2020 57,142 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,893 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 50,893 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 43,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 37,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,569 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 30,569 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush DUST COVER SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB FITTED INCORRECTLY (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 25,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,161 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 18,096 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 11,285 miles

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

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

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 XBN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?

SH09 XBN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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