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AU59 TZN

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 111,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight noise on spring when turning steering

Fail 3 Mar 2026 111,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight noise on spring when turning steering

Nearside Front Tie rod play

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,109 miles

Nearside Front Slight spring noise when turning

Fail 21 Feb 2025 97,109 miles

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

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

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight spring noise when turning

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 78,238 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 59,600 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 59,600 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))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 46,341 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 46,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 43,216 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 40,942 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,889 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,313 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 19 May 2015 32,324 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 32,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 29,329 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 27,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 27,138 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,018 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 TZN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU59 TZN, 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 TZN registered?

AU59 TZN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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