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RV59 JMU

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,256 mi
Last recorded118,256 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 JMU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 118,256 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGE

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 118,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

BOTH REAR TYRES INNER EDGE

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,945 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre In tread, inner edge wearing unevenly ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2023 107,697 miles

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

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

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

Chip in windscreen

Front brake discs corroded

Handbrake lever long travel

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

Nearside rear tyre worn and perished

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre In tread, inner edge wearing unevenly ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 97,482 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Engine Damp With Oil

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn And Perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner Edge ()

Fail 10 Sep 2022 97,482 miles

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

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

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

Chip In Windscreen

Engine Damp With Oil

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering Arm Slight Play

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn And Perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Inner Edge ()

Pass 4 Sep 2021 87,906 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

engine and undertray damp with oil

Pass 22 Sep 2020 83,258 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

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

engine oil leak undertray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2020 83,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear handbrake lazy

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

engine oil leak undertray fitted

front brake discs worn and corroded poor condition

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,073 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack boots damp with oil

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

engine oil leak, under tray fitted - damp with oil under side damp with oil

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,322 miles

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

chip in screen

front brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 51,807 miles

Front Both tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Parking brake has slight reserve travel

Rear Both tyres are wearing close to legal limit/cuts in tread

Under body covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 51,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake has slight reserve travel

Front Both tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Rear Both tyres are wearing close to legal limit/cuts in tread

Under body covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2016 41,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,246 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 18,716 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 18,716 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2012 15,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 JMU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

RV59 JMU is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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