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BF09 CVN

2009 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,400 mi
Last recorded96,400 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 CVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,400 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,279 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,823 miles

Coil spring corroded Front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 86,823 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Near side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Off side front (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring corroded Front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,075 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 83,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 79,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,796 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 73,795 miles

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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Miss-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 67,827 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,777 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 51,777 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance POOR INTENSITY (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL INNER RIM.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,783 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,299 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 35,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,457 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 CVN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BF09 CVN, 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 CVN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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