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BF09 CFV

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,131 mi
Last recorded103,131 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 CFV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,131 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 103,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2024 94,470 miles

Emission value 1.55

Lower Front Radiator mounting corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Flexi/metal brake hose catching

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 94,469 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emission value 1.55

Lower Front Radiator mounting corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Flexi/metal brake hose catching

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 89,507 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2023 89,507 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front radiator support corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Nov 2022 84,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 78,766 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,300 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 74,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2019 69,258 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 69,256 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 65,280 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 65,279 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2017 60,449 miles

Front tyres deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 49,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 May 2014 44,120 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,770 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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BF09 CFV is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BF09 CFV, 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 BF09 CFV registered?

BF09 CFV is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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