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SG59 DTF

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,158 mi
Last recorded51,158 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 DTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 51,158 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 47,298 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

front suspension components corroded

nearside front outer sill damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2024 47,297 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front brake discs slightly corroded

front suspension components corroded

nearside front outer sill damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 41,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 35,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 30,432 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 30,431 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 21 Feb 2020 24,864 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,606 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 19,644 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 19,644 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged catch drop link (3.4.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,666 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 12,666 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box rubber split

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2014 11,270 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 11,270 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,575 miles

rear exhaust mount split

Pass 6 Aug 2012 7,633 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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SG59 DTF is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG59 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

SG59 DTF is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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