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BX59 LYV

2009 Renault 5

White Diesel 2464cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

17,519 mi
Last recorded17,519 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX59 LYV
MakeRenault
Model5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,464cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 17,519 miles

Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 17,500 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 17,411 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 17,411 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 16,933 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 16,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 15,929 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 15,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative no front or rear hazard lamp (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 15,630 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 15,630 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lens(sharp edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 14,740 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 14,740 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 12,815 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 12,815 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 10,476 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 8,978 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 7,738 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 6,787 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 6,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 6,086 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 6,086 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 5,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 5,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 2,871 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 867 miles

How Reliable is the Renault 5?

Based on 22,507 MOT tests across 5,412 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
3,544
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
5,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,884
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,559
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,334
Steering rack gaiter split 1,260
Brake pipe excessively corroded 936
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BX59 LYV is a 2009 Renault 5 in White with a 2,464cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Renault 5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,884 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX59 LYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 17 years old, this Renault 5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BX59 LYV is a 2009 Renault 5, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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