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RV59 CVL

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

90,318 mi
Last recorded90,318 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 CVL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 90,318 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

tail gate cannot be opened from outside

Fail 17 Feb 2026 90,318 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

tail gate cannot be opened from outside

Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,053 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

tailgate cannot be opened from ouside

Fail 24 Mar 2025 89,053 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

tailgate cannot be opened from ouside

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,802 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

tail gate cannot be opened from outside

Fail 27 Feb 2024 86,802 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

tail gate cannot be opened from outside

Pass 3 Apr 2023 83,930 miles

chip in windscreen

tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,043 miles

chip in windscreen

tailgate cannot be opened from outside

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,990 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Mar 2021 77,988 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2020 73,781 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm and below 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre below 1.6mm edges

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2020 73,781 miles

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

nearside rear tyre 2mm and below 1.6mm outer edge

offside front tyre below 1.6mm edges

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,361 miles

both nearside tyres perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

both offside tyres perished and 2mm outer edge

chip in windscreen

nearside rack worn

Fail 19 Mar 2019 69,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both nearside tyres perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

both offside tyres perished and 2mm outer edge

chip in windscreen

nearside rack worn

rear exhaust mount worn

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,484 miles

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

Offside Wiper blade is starting to split

Rear Exhaust mount is deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,897 miles

slight play nearside rack

Fail 28 Mar 2017 58,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play nearside rack

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,186 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to manufacturers minimum (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very close to manufacturers minimum (3.5.1i)

nsr and spare worn low 2.5mm

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,894 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,644 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 27,644 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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RV59 CVL is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RV59 CVL, 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 RV59 CVL registered?

RV59 CVL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is RV59 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 CVL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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