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SB59 WXR

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,292 mi
Last recorded161,292 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 WXR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 161,292 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 161,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 155,020 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 155,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,396 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly noisy/worn

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake travel slightly high

Fail 5 Sep 2022 143,396 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount bearing slightly noisy/worn

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

hand brake travel slightly high

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GETTING LOW + WORN ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER+OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL HEAVILY CORRODED

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL FOUR INNER RIMS SLIGHTLY BENT (5.2.2 (c) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER

Pass 28 Aug 2020 117,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

RADIATOR SUPPORT PANEL HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2019 109,855 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 92,636 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 92,636 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,793 miles

o/s/f brake pads low

Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,793 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,104 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 59,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,536 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outter edges

Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,475 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 17,988 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 17,988 miles

both rear tyres perished

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 WXR is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

SB59 WXR is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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