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AF59 PZW

2009 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,294 mi
Last recorded157,294 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 PZW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 157,294 miles

All visible metal brake pipes covered in grease unable to check integrity

Pass 21 Jun 2024 155,210 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 155,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 153,534 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 153,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 151,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 151,773 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 148,948 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 148,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 146,488 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 146,488 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 141,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 128,252 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 128,242 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,726 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 108,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 92,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 92,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2015 69,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 69,601 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,042 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 20,830 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 20,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012

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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AF59 PZW is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AF59 PZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF59 PZW registered?

AF59 PZW is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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