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BF09 XWB

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,877 mi
Last recorded101,877 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 XWB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 101,877 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 95,756 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear centre stop not working

Pass 3 Apr 2024 82,775 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine service light is on

Fail 3 Apr 2024 82,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working wipers work intermittently & park in the middle of the screen (3.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside worn, nearside front cut & offside front has a nail in the tread, 195/ 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine service light is on

Pass 28 Feb 2023 78,115 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 78,115 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 70,522 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both rear shocks corroded

Both rear tyres cracked

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Handbrake travel high

Offside front ball joint has slight play

Offside headlight faded

Offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 46,249 miles

Nearside Door mirror damaged

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 44,151 miles

body damage

front discs corroded/due to lack of use

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

Fail 25 Jan 2019 44,151 miles

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

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

body damage

front discs corroded/due to lack of use

n/s/f door mirror glass broken

Pass 6 Feb 2018 43,277 miles

body damage

front discs slight corrosion

n/s/f outer tyre wall slight damage

Pass 31 Jan 2017 41,926 miles

o/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

Pass 18 Jan 2016 40,007 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,528 miles

body damage

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2015 37,526 miles

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

body damage

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,247 miles

body damage

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,288 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,651 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 29,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XWB is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

BF09 XWB is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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