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PY59 BSO

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 BSO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 88,652 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 15,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 86,214 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 86,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 85,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 85,005 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,179 miles

Corrosion to the front cross member

rear wiper missing

Fail 3 Aug 2022 83,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 69,264 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,682 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 64,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,984 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 57,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 54,206 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,493 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 46,873 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 46,873 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2014 39,574 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 33,743 miles

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

o/s/f tyre outer side wall has a cut not showing ply or cords

Fail 26 Oct 2012 27,030 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,030 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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PY59 BSO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 PY59 BSO, 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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PY59 BSO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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