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AF59 SCZ

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,703 mi
Last recorded104,703 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 SCZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 104,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 104,700 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 95,036 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 95,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing, contacts corroded (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 89,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pipe broken to jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lens missing, contacts corroded (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicator (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested Dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on both edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 83,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on both edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 77,855 miles

Brake fluid discoloured

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 77,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid discoloured

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,055 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft CV boot is leaking grease

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft CV boot is leaking grease

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,080 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 62,080 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 53,471 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,867 miles

Nsf brake judder. (slight)

Nsf inner cv boot deteriorating.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nsf brake judder. (slight)

Nsf inner cv boot deteriorating.

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,807 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,010 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 24,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 SCZ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol 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 SCZ, 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.

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AF59 SCZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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