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BF59 PJJ

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,636 mi
Last recorded73,636 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 PJJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 71,792 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,456 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 69,456 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 67,191 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,402 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 64,402 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,185 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 62,185 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 60,490 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 58,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,061 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 56,051 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint ball joint moves in arm (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 54,388 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,642 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 52,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 44,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,364 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 35,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,322 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 26,322 miles

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

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 PJJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJJ, 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 PJJ registered?

BF59 PJJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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