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SA59 XWL

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,992 mi
Last recorded93,992 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 XWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,992 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 93,990 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front cross member excessively, holed and corroded. Front section missing. Radiator hanging down. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2024 93,660 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits Smell of burning oil from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant reservoir and radiator insecure due to front radiator cross member/mounting being snapped due to corrosion

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose

Pass 17 Oct 2023 85,104 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 79,422 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 26 Oct 2020 65,993 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 65,988 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 53,205 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 53,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 43,825 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 33,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 33,219 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,230 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,739 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 14,739 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 21,969 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 21,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 21,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 17,007 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 XWL is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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