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PY59 DFN

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,621 mi
Last recorded61,621 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 DFN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2026 61,621 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 59,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting in treads. Cut in tread. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear-most exhaust mount split. Strong Advise. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 59,686 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside and nearside washers not working. (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and splitting in treads. Cut in tread. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear-most exhaust mount split. Strong Advise. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 57,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg/end bent (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn half way to legal limit 3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion to inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 54,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,320 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,042 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 24,822 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 15,776 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 15,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 12,247 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 8,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,106 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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PY59 DFN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PY59 DFN, 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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PY59 DFN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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