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BF09 JVJ

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,676 mi
Last recorded100,676 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 JVJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 100,676 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on tread 2.5mm worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 83,649 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 83,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,202 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 77,202 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 73,645 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 73,552 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 64,076 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 56,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,780 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 48,780 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,130 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 27,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 24,168 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 21,389 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 17,880 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 17,875 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 14,146 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 10,664 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 JVJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVJ, 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 JVJ registered?

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

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