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AU59 OWG

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,852 mi
Last recorded95,852 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 OWG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 95,852 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 95,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 94,700 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield's insecure.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 93,293 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,473 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 85,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,992 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 79,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 77,091 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 77,091 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 75,474 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 75,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,335 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,360 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 62,580 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated/broken

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,733 miles

Nearside Mirror glass broken

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting rubber separated but silencer secure

Pass 3 Sep 2015 49,360 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 43,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,050 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,266 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 35,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 29 Oct 2012 26,541 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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AU59 OWG is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol 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 AU59 OWG, 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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What year was AU59 OWG registered?

AU59 OWG is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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