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RX59 MBV

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,898 mi
Last recorded172,898 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 MBV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 172,898 miles

195/50/R16/88V & 84V. OF 5 OR 4 NR 6 NF 5mm.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 166,683 miles

195/50/R16/88V. OF 6 OR 5 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 166,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

195/50/R16/88V. OF 6 OR 5 NR 4 NF 6mm.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 156,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

TYRES: 19565 R 15 Fronts: Hifly, both at 4mm Rears: Accelera at 6mm

Fail 8 Sep 2017 156,656 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

TYRES: 19565 R 15 Fronts: Hifly, both at 4mm Rears: Accelera at 6mm

Pass 19 Aug 2016 148,753 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 148,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 138,200 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 138,200 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 99,741 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 99,738 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,821 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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RX59 MBV is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RX59 MBV, 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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RX59 MBV is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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