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RV59 JLX

2009 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,174 mi
Last recorded107,174 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 JLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 107,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 98,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Jul 2024 98,688 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 90,492 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 90,430 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 80,797 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,510 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 70,510 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 64,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,488 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,640 miles

Central Front bolt on support member for radiator very badly corroded

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 60,162 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light inopp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective Feels soft (low pressure) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 60,162 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light inopp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective Feels soft (low pressure) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 57,964 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

forward lower component support crossmember heavily corroded and weak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 57,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

forward lower component support crossmember heavily corroded and weak

Pass 9 Sep 2016 55,415 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,712 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 48,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 40,472 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 40,470 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 32,431 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 22,889 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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RV59 JLX is a 2009 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JLX, 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 JLX registered?

RV59 JLX is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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