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PY59 ETO

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,565 mi
Last recorded94,565 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 ETO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 94,565 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 94,211 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 93,987 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,903 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 92,898 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 92,220 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 92,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 90,973 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 90,969 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions (diesel) too clean to register

Fail 5 Dec 2016 88,127 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust emissions (diesel) too clean to register

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,850 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,825 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,418 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,584 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 61,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 46,183 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ETO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ETO, 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 PY59 ETO registered?

PY59 ETO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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