2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · RJ09 VAE
2009 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 14 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 140,567 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ09 VAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2026
- 140,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ09 VAE 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 (RJ09 VAE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper 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))”.
RJ09 VAE Mileage History
- 12/07/2023129,335 mi
- 12/07/2023129,335 mi
- 10/07/2024131,876 mi+2,541 mi
- 30/06/2025135,240 mi+3,364 mi
- 30/07/2026140,567 mi+5,327 mi
Average of roughly 3,683 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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