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RO59 APX

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 APX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 99,782 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 98,540 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 6 Feb 2024 97,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 97,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 95,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 93,671 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 92,289 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 92,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 May 2019 87,740 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 87,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 81,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 74,510 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 74,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 62,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,796 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,256 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,793 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 APX is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RO59 APX, 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 APX registered?

RO59 APX is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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