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BF09 CLN

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,885 mi
Last recorded73,885 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 CLN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 73,885 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 73,885 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mount is defective. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 72,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 72,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,359 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer support rubber broken, has been secured with cable ties (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut in outer sidewall, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant header tank insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2023 68,210 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 68,210 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 66,135 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,859 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Feb 2020 63,293 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 63,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,776 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 59,776 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 57,707 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2018 57,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,887 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,631 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 51,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,452 miles

Rear exhaust mounting fractured but still suporting exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,046 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,480 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,758 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 CLN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF09 CLN, 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 CLN registered?

BF09 CLN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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The MOT history for BF09 CLN shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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