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AO59 OJA

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,773 mi
Last recorded140,773 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OJA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 140,773 miles

Front Radiator mounting subframe (NOT main subframe) excessively corroded at nearside and offside. Also insecure at nearside.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake has low effort, only just meeting minimum requirement. Caliper lever not returning to stop.

Offside Rear Brake disc backplate missing

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure.

Fail 16 Jun 2026 140,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside lower than offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump runs but no fluid from jets (3.5 (a))

Front Radiator mounting subframe (NOT main subframe) excessively corroded at nearside and offside. Also insecure at nearside.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake has low effort, only just meeting minimum requirement. Caliper lever not returning to stop.

Offside Rear Brake disc backplate missing

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure.

Pass 29 May 2025 135,925 miles

Nearside Front headlamp less bright than offside

Offside Rear brake disc splash shield missing

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Fail 28 May 2025 135,918 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp less bright than offside

Offside Rear brake disc splash shield missing

Offside Rear handbrake effort low

Pass 21 Jun 2024 130,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 126,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 126,681 miles

Emissions unable to be completed dip stick missing / warning on dash - top-up oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshield slightly insecure rear silencer box

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 125,480 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 125,480 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 107,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower cross member corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 101,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 95,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,203 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,675 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,413 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,096 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat won't till forward to allow access to the rear. n/s/f is ok

Fail 3 Oct 2013 27,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat won't till forward to allow access to the rear. n/s/f is ok

Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,805 miles

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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AO59 OJA is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 OJA, 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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AO59 OJA is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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