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SB59 JZN

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 JZN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 87,141 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 87,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,506 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre slight wear outer edge

rear heat shield loose

Fail 18 Dec 2024 80,506 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre slight wear outer edge

rear heat shield loose

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,391 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 72,391 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 63,154 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 63,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 55,408 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged run flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,119 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 48,322 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 15 Nov 2019 48,322 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 47,068 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 47,068 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,456 miles

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

slight corrosion front struts

Pass 1 Nov 2016 40,298 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 40,297 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 33,256 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 33,256 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 27,084 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 27,084 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 21,161 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 16,150 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 JZN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red 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 SB59 JZN, 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 JZN registered?

SB59 JZN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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