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AO59 XRF

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,060 mi
Last recorded83,060 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XRF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 83,060 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 83,040 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,706 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view View distorted, inside film (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust sensor cable hanging / poorly secured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1.5-2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 78,634 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working Also, Lamp lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Valve stem seriously misaligned All four, trapped / unable to inspect (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view View distorted, inside film (3.2 (a) (i))

Front exhaust sensor cable hanging / poorly secured

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1.5-2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 74,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 70,794 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,543 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 59,540 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 50,879 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 44,545 miles

Front tyres cracking/deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2017 37,838 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 37,838 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 30,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 24,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 22,055 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,153 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 18,676 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)

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 XRF is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRF, 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 XRF is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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