2009 Renault Clio 1.1L Petrol · WL59 BGO
2009 Renault Clio (1.1L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 86,031 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL59 BGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 86,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WL59 BGO 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 (WL59 BGO) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
WL59 BGO Mileage History
- 01/09/202372,787 mi
- 12/09/202481,838 mi+9,051 mi
- 16/09/202481,839 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/202586,030 mi+4,191 mi
- 11/09/202586,031 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Renault Clio Mk3
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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