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SH09 XMR

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

78,698 mi
Last recorded78,698 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,698 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Pass 20 May 2025 73,694 miles

radiator support corroded

Pass 20 May 2024 71,110 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 71,106 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 68,663 miles

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2023 68,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Front crossmember corroded

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 66,582 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 66,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 64,787 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 64,787 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 62,993 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 62,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 60,616 miles

all 4 shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 58,507 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 58,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 56,102 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 56,102 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 May 2016 53,094 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 53,094 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 49,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 44,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 35,868 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 28,090 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 XMR 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 65.2%.

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 SH09 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

SH09 XMR is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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