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BG59 ELH

2009 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,469 mi
Last recorded160,469 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 ELH
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 160,469 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking on center join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front steel wheels fitted to front

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 146,758 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 146,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 133,723 miles

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

handbrake lever travels

Fail 20 Jan 2021 133,722 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

handbrake lever travels

Pass 21 Oct 2019 124,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 124,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,602 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))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 113,596 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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 8 Nov 2017 100,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded.

Offside Front brake disc corroded.

Rear exhaust mounting unbonded.

Fail 6 Nov 2017 100,299 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded.

Offside Front brake disc corroded.

Rear exhaust mounting unbonded.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,367 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 92,367 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 80,468 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 16 Nov 2015 80,468 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,235 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,300 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,302 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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BG59 ELH is a 2009 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BG59 ELH, 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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BG59 ELH is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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