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BF59 PFV

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,571 mi
Last recorded71,571 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 71,571 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 64,362 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 64,346 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 57,954 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,945 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 52,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 50,041 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 50,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15t ( wearing outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 49,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. possibly incorrect fitting (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15t ( wearing outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,320 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 48,269 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 165/65/15 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 165/65/15 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 40,261 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 40,261 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,324 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 34,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 29,035 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 26,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,742 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing outter edge slight perrishing ======== rec replacement =========

Pass 1 Oct 2013 15,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r/tyre wearing outter edge at 1.6mm

Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PFV is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF59 PFV registered?

BF59 PFV is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 19 October 2009.

Is BF59 PFV safe to buy?

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