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PY59 ETR

2009 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,525 mi
Last recorded123,525 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 ETR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 123,525 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel has little or no reserve travel

Fail 27 May 2025 123,525 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hand brake travel has little or no reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2024 121,448 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 121,029 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 121,029 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,501 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 107,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 107,176 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,245 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,243 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,088 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 88,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 83,941 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 83,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,854 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 70,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 57,949 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 57,948 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns door mirror cap missing

Fail 20 Nov 2012 34,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns door mirror cap missing

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 ETR is a 2009 Renault Clio in White 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 PY59 ETR, 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 ETR registered?

PY59 ETR is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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The MOT history for PY59 ETR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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