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SG59 EXR

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,883 mi
Last recorded135,883 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG59 EXR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 135,883 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 130,898 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2022 130,898 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 125,626 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 125,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2020 121,058 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 114,091 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 114,090 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 106,106 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 106,105 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 100,663 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 92,902 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,820 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all 4 tyres wearing on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,119 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,119 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f washer inop

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,870 miles

front discs and pads

o/s/f inner trackrod has play

Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,714 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

front discs and pads

o/s/f inner trackrod has play

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,679 miles

nearside front tyre is worn

offside front tyre is worn

vehicle tracking may be required

Fail 14 Sep 2012 46,679 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn

offside front tyre is worn

vehicle tracking may be required

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 EXR is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EXR, 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 EXR registered?

SG59 EXR is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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