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BF59 LNR

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,389 mi
Last recorded56,389 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 LNR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,389 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 56,200 miles

Brake insecure park brake lever (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not seated correctly on damper spring platform (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread area/tyre heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure bolts loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all rims distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 51,252 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 51,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 48,152 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 48,152 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 45,994 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & off/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 42,501 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 42,501 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,092 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 41,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area 195/50R16V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 39,342 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 37,783 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 37,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 36,924 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,432 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 36,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,934 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 28,282 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,316 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 25,316 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,113 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service light on dash

Fail 2 Oct 2012 21,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service light on dash

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 LNR is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LNR, 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 BF59 LNR registered?

BF59 LNR is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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