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BF59 RVU

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,362 mi
Last recorded119,362 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 RVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,362 miles

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

Nearside Outer body sill corroded not effecting strength of the vehicle

Fail 2 Dec 2025 119,362 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outer body sill corroded not effecting strength of the vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,984 miles

front radiator frame above sump cover shows signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Nov 2024 116,984 miles

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

Position lamp not working both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides rear (4.7.2 (a))

front radiator frame above sump cover shows signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2023 113,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Dec 2022 108,171 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,296 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 104,884 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 104,880 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,303 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 95,149 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,665 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 86,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 77,428 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 77,428 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 72,879 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 54,085 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 43,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front tyre on 3mm.

Pass 13 Aug 2012 33,939 miles

front brake pads getting low.

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 RVU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF59 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

BF59 RVU is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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