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SG59 DJY

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,208 mi
Last recorded140,208 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 DJY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 140,208 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 140,207 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 134,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 134,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 125,420 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 125,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 119,470 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 119,470 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 111,221 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 111,221 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 107,269 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,995 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 93,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 70,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 67,257 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,438 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,916 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 47,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake anti slip split on edge

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 13 Oct 2012 46,519 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 45,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SG59 DJY is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG59 DJY, 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 SG59 DJY registered?

SG59 DJY is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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