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AU59 YLX

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,663 mi
Last recorded118,663 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 YLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 118,663 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 118,657 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,114 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 102,114 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 85,353 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 72,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 59,740 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 46,930 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 40,030 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 40,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 34,645 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 34,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,430 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 20 Nov 2015 30,675 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 26,217 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 21,281 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 17,414 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 YLX is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YLX, 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 YLX registered?

AU59 YLX is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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The MOT history for AU59 YLX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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