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BF59 RZZ

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,012 mi
Last recorded97,012 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 RZZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 97,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,276 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 96,095 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 95,023 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 95,023 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,779 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 92,983 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 92,983 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,384 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively the braking system may require adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 89,384 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended off side seat belt hasp inop (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively the braking system may require adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (e))

front engine under tray is slightly insecure but not liable to fall off but would advise it is re secured

Pass 2 Jul 2020 81,229 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

boot release button has an intermittent fault

Fail 2 Jul 2020 81,225 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended black seat belt hasp does not take the staple (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light is on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer edge the tread is lifting showing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect is showing signs of fluid leakage (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

boot release button has an intermittent fault

Pass 17 Jul 2019 75,211 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 75,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 71,707 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 71,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 66,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 60,774 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 60,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 55,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 55,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 40,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 30,019 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 RZZ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RZZ, 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 RZZ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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