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BF59 RZC

2009 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,142 mi
Last recorded129,142 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,142 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 129,139 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advised customer not to drive as n/s/f lower ball joint excessive play and o/r/brake binding on excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2025 118,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 118,987 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 118,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 104,405 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 95,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 95,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 86,073 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 86,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 1.50 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,906 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 74,778 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,760 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 67,760 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,048 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 64,048 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 59,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 55,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 52,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,221 miles

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 20 Sep 2013 44,246 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 44,244 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,056 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 34,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RZC is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 RZC, 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 RZC is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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