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RO59 APU

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,958 mi
Last recorded56,958 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 APU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 56,958 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 56,952 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 51,904 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 51,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 48,348 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 43,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 36,467 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 35,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 34,393 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 34,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,698 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,177 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 30,177 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,124 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 28,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 25,965 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 23,491 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,793 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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RO59 APU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RO59 APU, 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 RO59 APU registered?

RO59 APU is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is RO59 APU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 APU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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