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AO59 VXJ

2009 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,109 mi
Last recorded161,109 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VXJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 161,109 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 154,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 154,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 149,033 miles

Clutch delay valve leaking fluid

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 149,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (Check wipers wipe!) (3.5 (a))

Clutch delay valve leaking fluid

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very worn worn on edges - Advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Inner wheel rims dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,430 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 134,607 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 134,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 127,408 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,630 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 119,617 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Nov 2020 119,607 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 113,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 99,012 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on edges

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr / osr tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls

nsr / osr tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Nov 2018 99,012 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr / osr tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls

nsr / osr tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2017 87,921 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 76,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking on edges.advise replacement soon.195/50/16/88v/xl

slight deterioration to front and rear brake discs.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,012 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,709 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 41,691 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 41,691 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,299 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 VXJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VXJ, 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 VXJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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