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RO59 OJL

2009 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,876 mi
Last recorded139,876 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 OJL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 139,876 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen has stone chips in offside and nearside.

Fail 20 Jan 2026 139,864 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen has stone chips in offside and nearside.

Pass 6 Feb 2025 137,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 135,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

Fail 12 Feb 2024 135,222 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen has a stone chip in nearside.

Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,605 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 127,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 120,215 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 120,196 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 113,893 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 113,871 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 106,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 80,086 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 75,761 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,762 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 73,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres are low on edges

offside front tyre has a small lump on outer sidewall

Fail 13 Aug 2014 67,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres are low on edges

offside front tyre has a small lump on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,804 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 37,685 miles

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

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)

tracking check advised

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 OJL is a 2009 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OJL, 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 OJL registered?

RO59 OJL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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