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SH09 ZBL

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,893 mi
Last recorded98,893 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 ZBL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 98,893 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 98,893 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges at bonnet lock (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground floor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground floor (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 88,800 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 143,474 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 84,310 miles

rear brakes slight bind

Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

heatshield loose

rear brakes slight bind

Nearside Front tyre excessively worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2017 76,920 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,257 miles

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

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 69,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear brake discs are pitted

exhaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2014 55,944 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 55,722 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 36,517 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 24,585 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 24,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 May 2012 21,382 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 ZBL is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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