2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

16,312 MOT tests in 2024. 48.1% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time48.1%
Failed or needed repairs51.9%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 16,312 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.4%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    720 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: not working2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics45.3%
  2. Suspension29.5%
  3. Brakes14.9%
  4. Steering12.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.2%
  6. Tyres8.8%
  7. Body & chassis5.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.2%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.6%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 48.1% of 2009 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 16,312 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).