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BF59 SBU

2009 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

71,542 mi
Last recorded71,542 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 SBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 71,542 miles

boot area not checked

engine covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

front number plate deteriorating

rear exhaust ount deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2024 71,542 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam osf (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

boot area not checked

engine covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

front number plate deteriorating

rear exhaust ount deteriorating

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,563 miles

front and rear suspension corroding

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2023 62,558 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam ns (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres close to legal limit

front and rear suspension corroding

front number plate deteriorating

oil leak

osf tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2022 59,394 miles

both front tyres cracking and wearing close to legal limit

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs wearing

front number plate detriorating

nsr tyre cracking and wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Fail 6 Oct 2022 59,390 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres cracking and wearing close to legal limit

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake discs wearing

front number plate detriorating

nsr tyre cracking and wearing on edges

oil leak

rear exhaust mount deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2021 57,215 miles

engine and under covers fitted

nsr tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2021 57,213 miles

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

Position lamp not working osf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm nsf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine and under covers fitted

nsr tyre wearing on edges

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2020 55,103 miles

nsr and nsf tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2020 55,101 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsr and nsf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,486 miles

child seat fitted in ns and os rear

engine, under covers fitted

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust rubber broken and slight blow

Fail 3 Oct 2019 52,486 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam os (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted in ns and os rear

engine, under covers fitted

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel

rear exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,319 miles

nsf bottom arm rear bush unbonding

Fail 2 Oct 2018 48,318 miles

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

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nsrf tyre wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os front (3.4 (b) (ii))

nsf bottom arm rear bush unbonding

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,665 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to legal limit

both rear tyres cracking and close to legal limit

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2017 43,665 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and close to legal limit

both rear tyres cracking and close to legal limit

front number plate damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2016 37,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 37,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 30,548 miles

handbrake travel high

nsf tyre close to limit and sidewalls scuffed

osr brake slightly noisy

osr tyre close to tread bars and cracking

slight wear on front discs- front pads wearing low

Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,201 miles

1.o/s/f tyre cuts on inner edge 2.n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage and wear on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,973 miles

1.o/s wiper blade slight spilt 2.n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 22,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1.o/s wiper blade slight spilt 2.n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damage

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 20,344 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake travel high

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 SBU is a 2009 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol 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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

BF59 SBU is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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