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BF59 ECV

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,501 mi
Last recorded193,501 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 ECV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 193,501 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2023 193,501 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2022 179,325 miles

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

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

general under body rust

Fail 14 Feb 2022 179,123 miles

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

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

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

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

general under body rust

Pass 4 Nov 2020 169,241 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 159,978 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 159,977 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 146,086 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 146,085 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 133,469 miles

Boot full

Both rear sub-frame rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front external mirror casing damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 133,469 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Boot full

Both rear sub-frame rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front external mirror casing damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 120,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside quite excessive ()

wipers smear slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,431 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,774 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 94,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,439 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,461 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BF59 ECV is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BF59 ECV, 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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BF59 ECV is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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