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BF09 ECJ

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,079 mi
Last recorded135,079 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ECJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 135,079 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 123,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 123,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 118,125 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 165/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 118,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge 165/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 112,748 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 112,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,479 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 107,479 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Reduced surface area/corrodded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner and outer edges and sidewalls worn close to cords due to running under inflated (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 102,653 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 102,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both edges worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 95,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 85,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 26 May 2018 85,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2017 70,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 15 Jun 2017 70,327 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,110 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 53,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 53,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 43,814 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 28,465 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,076 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 ECJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ECJ, 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 ECJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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