2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · MV09 OVP
2009 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 159,465 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV09 OVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 159,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV09 OVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Renault Clio (MV09 OVP) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Has excessive play detected on shaker plate (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
MV09 OVP Mileage History
- 28/03/2023146,737 mi
- 14/03/2024150,276 mi+3,539 mi
- 25/03/2025154,002 mi+3,726 mi
- 28/03/2025154,034 mi+32 mi
- 08/04/2026159,465 mi+5,431 mi
Average of roughly 4,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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