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BF59 RZJ

2009 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

110,431 mi
Last recorded110,431 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 RZJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 110,431 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 110,430 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 107,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 107,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 105,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 100,762 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 100,762 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,333 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 88,333 miles

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

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

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,072 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,404 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 78,404 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,550 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 69,126 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 69,126 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,786 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)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 22 Sep 2015 63,786 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 15 Sep 2014 53,516 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 53,516 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 45,271 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 35,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,981 miles

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 RZJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

BF59 RZJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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