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AU59 YJR

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

93,420 mi
Last recorded93,420 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YJR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 93,420 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 93,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 87,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,254 miles

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Front Brakes Imbalanced 21 %

Front Note ; Tyres appear to be Underinflated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note ; Engine Ancillary Drive Belt major cracking

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure A.B.S. Wire at inner wing (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2024 83,254 miles

Engine ; *** Oil level at minimum ***

Front Brakes Imbalanced 21 %

Front Note ; Tyres appear to be Underinflated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Secondary tread bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note ; Engine Ancillary Drive Belt major cracking

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure A.B.S. Wire at inner wing (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2023 76,922 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 76,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,807 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 74,807 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,828 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 62,967 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 62,967 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

centre stop not working

Pass 3 Jan 2019 57,022 miles

Both windscreen wipers are weak at time of test but provide sufficient fluid to clear windscreen

Brake pedal anti-slip provision (pedal rubber) is split on one edge but remains secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) size: 165/65R15T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 57,022 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded with sections of working face missing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded with sections of working face missing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Both windscreen wipers are weak at time of test but provide sufficient fluid to clear windscreen

Brake pedal anti-slip provision (pedal rubber) is split on one edge but remains secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) size: 165/65R15T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 53,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 49,104 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 46,465 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,040 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 36,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,440 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,226 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edge

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 YJR is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue 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 YJR, 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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AU59 YJR is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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