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AU59 YLG

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,176 mi
Last recorded93,176 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YLG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 88,882 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 84,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 84,596 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,477 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 68,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged - 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 63,384 miles

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

brake fluid looks red

Fail 3 Oct 2019 63,384 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working osr bulb not illuminating. osf flashes too fast when put into right position (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements position and dip are on permanently.switch does nothing when moved into any positions (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

brake fluid looks red

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,628 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,298 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 44,298 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 39,565 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 39,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 34,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,216 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,804 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 YLG is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

AU59 YLG is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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