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SA59 CAO

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

86,615 mi
Last recorded86,615 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 CAO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 86,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 86,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 80,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,844 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 73,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 66,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 64,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 64,386 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 62,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 62,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 59,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 55,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 55,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,419 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All - 165/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 48,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All - 165/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 41,424 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 41,424 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,708 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 30,165 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 30,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,382 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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SA59 CAO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SA59 CAO, 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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SA59 CAO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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