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BF09 CVU

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 CVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 92,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Needs changing ASAP !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Needs Attention ASAP !! ()

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

Fail 9 May 2024 92,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre is showing 20 years old !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Needs changing ASAP !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Needs Attention ASAP !! ()

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

Fail 2 May 2024 92,107 miles

Front Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,779 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 81,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,826 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 73,624 miles

Front cross support bar corroded.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing missing, folded flat against car. ()

Park lever travel quite high.

Fail 20 Aug 2019 73,624 miles

Front cross support bar corroded.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Casing missing, folded flat against car. ()

Park lever travel quite high.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 65,435 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 65,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,989 miles

Front Both tyres wearing edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 56,989 miles

Front Both tyres wearing edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,958 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,385 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 CVU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CVU, 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 CVU registered?

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

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