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RS59 REN

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,294 mi
Last recorded105,294 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS59 REN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 105,294 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 103,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 101,247 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 99,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 94,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to the legal limit and the inner edge is smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to the legal limit and the inner edge is smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats. ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All belts. ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats. ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear belts. ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,604 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,172 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,170 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,465 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2016 50,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside & offside rear tyres deteriorating

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

The engine has upper & lower covers fitted

The engine service light is on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,413 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering rack has slight play in offside inner joint

Fail 1 Oct 2015 45,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Coolant level low

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spanner fault/service light on

Steering rack has slight play in offside inner joint

Pass 19 Sep 2014 38,571 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 30,833 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 24,663 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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RS59 REN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RS59 REN, 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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RS59 REN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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