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BJ59 VSM

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VSM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 111,304 miles

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

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2024 111,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2023 103,705 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2023 103,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 100,238 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 92,434 miles

Front fog lights not working

Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,480 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,904 miles

Accident damage around bonnet catch area, bonnet secure and working fine

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 75,904 miles

Accident damage around bonnet catch area, bonnet secure and working fine

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,443 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front end damage to car around bonnet catch, but bonnet secure on catch.

Fail 7 Sep 2018 68,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front end damage to car around bonnet catch, but bonnet secure on catch.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 61,742 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,373 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 50,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 43,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2013 37,895 miles

long hand barke travel

nearside front outer wall damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,840 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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 VSM is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ59 VSM, 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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BJ59 VSM is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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