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BJ09 OSW

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,876 mi
Last recorded117,876 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 OSW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 117,876 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 111,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 104,159 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 104,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 94,443 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 94,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,943 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,036 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 45,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit and misshaped .....Replacement recommended....185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 45,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit and misshaped .....Replacement recommended....185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,115 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,696 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 8,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 8,044 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 6,847 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 5,021 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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BJ09 OSW is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BJ09 OSW, 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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BJ09 OSW is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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