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SH09 XBS

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,571 mi
Last recorded89,571 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2026 89,571 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Jun 2025 89,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 89,457 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & offside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 89,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 89,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 72,891 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes on under body corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror glass damaged and slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 72,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipes on under body corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Drivers door mirror glass damaged and slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 63,574 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 63,574 miles

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

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 50,663 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front BRAKE DISCS HAVE SLIGHT PITTING ON INNER FACES

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15 CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 45,416 miles

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON THE EDGE

Fail 31 May 2019 45,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

O/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON THE EDGE

Pass 2 Jun 2018 40,401 miles

165/65/15

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2018 40,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

165/65/15

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2017 36,516 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,958 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 32,958 miles

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

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

165/65/15

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,486 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 26,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,398 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,031 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XBS is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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