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R26 BSM

2009 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,683 mi
Last recorded82,683 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 BSM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,683 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 82,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 77,006 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 65,068 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 55,058 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 49,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc corroded and pitted but not weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 42,306 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2019 42,304 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2017 31,825 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 24,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2015 24,786 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 17,613 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2013 14,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,549 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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R26 BSM is a 2009 Renault Clio in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R26 BSM, 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 R26 BSM registered?

R26 BSM is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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The MOT history for R26 BSM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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