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BF09 XWA

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,271 mi
Last recorded84,271 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 84,271 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 79,745 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 76,942 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 76,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 70,812 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 69,457 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 65,681 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,681 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,096 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,444 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 56,444 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,317 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 37,675 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,972 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 27,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 23,715 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,762 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 XWA is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 XWA, 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 XWA is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 April 2009.

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