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BF09 CTE

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,596 mi
Last recorded167,596 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 CTE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 167,596 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 167,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 141,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 141,425 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 136,011 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,230 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 121,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 108,986 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 101,297 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 101,296 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,853 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 90,795 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,752 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Badly Deteriorated & Pressure Appears Low 195 50 16 88V Extra Load Michelin (2712)

Offside Front & Nearside Rear Tyres Badly Deteriorated 195 50 16 88V Extra Load Michelin

Offside Rear Inner Of Wheel Slight Buckle

Parking Brake Travel

Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Badly Deteriorated & Pressure Appears Low 195 50 16 88V Extra Load Michelin (2712)

Offside Front & Nearside Rear Tyres Badly Deteriorated 195 50 16 88V Extra Load Michelin

Offside Rear Inner Of Wheel Slight Buckle

Parking Brake Travel

Pass 23 Aug 2016 77,904 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 77,904 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,449 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,606 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads getting low

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 CTE is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CTE, 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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BF09 CTE is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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