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AY59 ZJZ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,449 mi
Last recorded118,449 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 118,449 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parking brake requires adjustment. (1.1.18 (a))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 118,445 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested System leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Pipe across beam axle. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 112,398 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 112,398 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 106,578 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 106,578 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 100,425 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 93,197 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 93,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,297 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 88,240 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,180 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 78,911 miles

Engine Management Light On

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Back Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 78,911 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Back Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,492 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 68,492 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,956 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn down to 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front worn down to 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,596 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,068 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 24,512 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,003 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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AY59 ZJZ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AY59 ZJZ, 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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AY59 ZJZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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