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AU59 YJW

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,756 mi
Last recorded122,756 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YJW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 122,756 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 122,756 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 119,006 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2025 118,935 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 113,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 103,124 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 103,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,007 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 100,007 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,057 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 99,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,770 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 71,327 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 54,978 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 54,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 39,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 34,158 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,325 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 25,325 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,302 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 YJW is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

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

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