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SA59 XWZ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,963 mi
Last recorded87,963 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 XWZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 87,963 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 86,744 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 86,732 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front Support Bars to Radiator Bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 86,114 miles

Rear Lower axle covered in underseal and rear spring mounts

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

Front Lower Radiator support excessivly corroded and insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2024 86,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lower axle covered in underseal and rear spring mounts

Front Lower Radiator support excessivly corroded and insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2023 81,958 miles

Front panels corroded outwith precribed area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 26 Jan 2023 81,995 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front panels corroded outwith precribed area

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,969 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 76,967 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 71,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 71,733 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction both wipers park obstructing view of road (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,891 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,866 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 61,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside driveshaft seal leaking

all shock absorber casings corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,515 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2017 60,514 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 54,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 47,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,460 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 32,849 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 25,458 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 XWZ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black 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 SA59 XWZ, 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 XWZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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