2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · PK59 PPX
2009 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 98,679 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK59 PPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 98,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK59 PPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Renault Clio (PK59 PPX) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine airbag light on (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PK59 PPX Mileage History
- 11/08/202389,629 mi
- 12/08/202458,174 mi-31,455 mi
- 12/08/202495,153 mi+36,979 mi
- 11/08/202598,670 mi+3,517 mi
- 12/08/202598,679 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk3
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Key-card and UCH electrical faultsModerate
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