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BF09 VLY

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,509 mi
Last recorded107,509 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 VLY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 107,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,360 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 103,336 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 97,783 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 96,616 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 93,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel, require adjustment.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 93,597 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively centre split create smearing. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel, require adjustment.

Pass 3 Aug 2021 89,140 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,621 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,116 miles

Front tyres wearing on out edges

Fail 11 Jun 2019 85,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on out edges

Pass 29 Jun 2018 81,919 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 81,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 75,718 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 72,461 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 62,666 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 62,666 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f seat ripped

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 33,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 23,742 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 23,742 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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 VLY is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

BF09 VLY is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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