2009 Renault Clio · 59,004 MOT tests
2009 Renault Clio reliability
2009 Renault Clios fail 51.9% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 Clio years (59,004 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- 51.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Renault Clios: 43.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 82,953
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 59,004
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 11.5% of tests fail here (317% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Renault Clio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics29.1%
- Suspension24.1%
- Steering11.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.4%
- Brakes10.1%
- Tyres8%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 10.44%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 9.1%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8.86%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.82%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 5.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 4.51%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.4%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (7.04%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.19%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.86%)
Other years
Every Renault Clio year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Renault Clio reliable?
2009 Renault Clios fail 51.9% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 24 Clio years (59,004 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Renault Clio MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (10.44% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (9.1% of tests), position lamp not working (8.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Renault Clio have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Renault Clio shows 82,953 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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