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BJ59 VRX

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,389 mi
Last recorded125,389 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VRX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 125,389 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 114,400 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 114,400 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 102,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 102,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,222 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,622 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 88,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 83,955 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 72,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery cover

undertray

Fail 28 Dec 2017 72,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery cover

undertray

Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,813 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 66,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 57,825 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 57,825 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 48,717 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 48,544 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2013 39,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2013 39,233 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2012 29,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2012 29,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ59 VRX is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ59 VRX, 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 BJ59 VRX registered?

BJ59 VRX is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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