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BD59 FVZ

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

66,890 mi
Last recorded66,890 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 FVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 66,890 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

rear centre seat belt not fitted time of test

Fail 17 Nov 2025 66,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear centre seat belt not fitted time of test

Pass 22 Nov 2024 63,455 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 63,455 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 60,622 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 13 Nov 2023 60,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,627 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 58,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 56,002 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 56,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 50,947 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 50,947 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle wont secure (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on edges 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 46,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Jan 2020 46,457 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended black and red (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,777 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 40,777 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 34,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 34,692 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid feed pipe split (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,240 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,899 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jan 2015 22,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 13,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 1 Nov 2012 8,807 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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BD59 FVZ 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 60.9%.

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 BD59 FVZ, 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 BD59 FVZ registered?

BD59 FVZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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The MOT history for BD59 FVZ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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