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PY59 BSV

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,523 mi
Last recorded94,523 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 BSV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 94,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,556 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 92,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 89,433 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 89,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 83,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 78,794 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2022 78,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 75,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 May 2021 75,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,466 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boh front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 66,453 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boh front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 63,183 miles

Offside Parking brake effort low

Fail 26 Feb 2019 63,183 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,365 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 47,998 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,120 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,820 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,162 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,255 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Nov 2012 22,255 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

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 BSV is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BSV, 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 PY59 BSV registered?

PY59 BSV is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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