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SB59 COJ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,288 mi
Last recorded62,288 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 COJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 62,288 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension components rusty

Fail 15 Jan 2026 62,287 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2025 61,256 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front radiator support cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension components rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2025 61,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust mounting defective Both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front radiator support cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2024 60,303 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe /radiator support corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components rusty

Fail 10 Jan 2024 60,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers fitted

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe /radiator support corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension components rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Crossmember /radiator carrier corrode holed

Pass 11 Jan 2022 58,240 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2022 58,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 56,502 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 56,502 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 52,222 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 41,631 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 41,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 38,103 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 38,103 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,187 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 22,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 22,222 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,500 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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SB59 COJ 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 SB59 COJ, 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 SB59 COJ registered?

SB59 COJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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