2009 Renault Clio 1.6L Petrol · YR59 HHJ
2009 Renault Clio (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 87,702 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- RENAULT CLIO
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,702 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR59 HHJ Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 87,702 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR59 HHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Renault Clio (YR59 HHJ) between September 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on both edges below 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on both edges below 1.6 185/60/r15 88h (5.2.3 (”.
YR59 HHJ Mileage History
- 18/09/201210,603 mi
- 02/09/201313,561 mi+2,958 mi
- 05/09/201417,464 mi+3,903 mi
- 21/04/201518,772 mi+1,308 mi
- 23/03/201624,778 mi+6,006 mi
- 05/04/201732,267 mi+7,489 mi
- 05/04/201732,267 mi
- 15/03/201839,612 mi+7,345 mi
- 13/03/201945,377 mi+5,765 mi
- 02/03/202052,403 mi+7,026 mi
- 02/03/202155,368 mi+2,965 mi
- 03/03/202155,370 mi+2 mi
- 28/02/202262,855 mi+7,485 mi
- 28/02/202262,857 mi+2 mi
- 06/03/202371,577 mi+8,720 mi
- 06/03/202371,577 mi
- 11/03/202476,498 mi+4,921 mi
- 11/03/202476,498 mi
- 05/03/202581,486 mi+4,988 mi
- 06/03/202581,491 mi+5 mi
- 12/03/202687,702 mi+6,211 mi
Average of roughly 5,720 miles per year across 21 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: Average
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