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BF09 KWN

2009 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

109,287 mi
Last recorded109,287 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 KWN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 109,287 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 109,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 103,462 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HI-VIZABILITY IN TAILGATE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 103,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits VEHICLE WILL NOT IDLE AND CUTS OUT (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AIR INTAKE PIPE BROKEN

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HI-VIZABILITY IN TAILGATE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 97,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 97,002 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 91,470 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Mar 2022 91,420 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Mar 2021 85,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,838 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 80,838 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,988 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing has play

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 62,292 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 49,654 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,618 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

spare wheel loose but secure

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,895 miles

slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,713 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 29,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle inspected wet

Fail 28 Mar 2013 24,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,774 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 KWN is a 2009 Renault Clio in Blue 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 KWN, 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 KWN is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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