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BJ59 YKB

2009 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,307 mi
Last recorded78,307 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YKB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill / floor to sill damaged and distorted: structural rigidity not significantly reduced at time of inspection

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle presented with temporary repair carried out to NS mirror housing. No sharp edges / projections at time of inspection

Fail 11 Feb 2026 78,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill / floor to sill damaged and distorted: structural rigidity not significantly reduced at time of inspection

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle presented with temporary repair carried out to NS mirror housing. No sharp edges / projections at time of inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2025 72,034 miles

Coil spring corroded all: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EMISSIONS PASSED ON FULL CAT TEST

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint not visible at time of inspection (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill / floor to sill damaged and distorted: structural rigidity not significantly reduced at time of inspection

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to some underbody components

vehicle presented with temporary repair carried out to NS mirror housing. No sharp edges / projections at time of inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2025 71,855 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing cover has sharp edges jagged edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reflector housing / case damaged with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EMISSIONS PASSED ON FULL CAT TEST

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated joint not visible at time of inspection (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill / floor to sill damaged and distorted: structural rigidity not significantly reduced at time of inspection

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense / cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop: ns (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion tp some underbody components

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wiper arm repaired

Fail 31 Jan 2024 67,891 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wiper arm repaired

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wing mirror cover damaged

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 57,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s front side repeater cover missing

o/s wiper bade clip repaired

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,258 miles

Nearside side repeater cover missing

Offside wiper blade fitted incorrectly

Pass 14 Jan 2019 43,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,432 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 35,419 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 35,419 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 31,149 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 26,130 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 26,130 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,373 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 16,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 YKB is a 2009 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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