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SF59 OEJ

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF59 OEJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 96,485 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 87,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,212 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,211 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,549 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 74,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,494 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,537 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,011 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 43,011 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,510 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs look to be wearing thin (lipped)

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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SF59 OEJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF59 OEJ, 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 SF59 OEJ registered?

SF59 OEJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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