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SD59 VFS

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,687 mi
Last recorded45,687 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 VFS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 45,687 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of components.

repair work covered in underseal

Fail 14 Jul 2025 45,687 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 42,584 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 42,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure mount snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 40,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 38,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 36,737 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 36,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,958 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 33,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 29,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,366 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 2 Nov 2015 24,366 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 17 Nov 2014 16,967 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 8,817 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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SD59 VFS is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD59 VFS, 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 SD59 VFS registered?

SD59 VFS is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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