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BF59 SFO

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,506 mi
Last recorded117,506 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 SFO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 117,506 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 116,608 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 116,608 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,756 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 108,756 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 103,083 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 100,291 miles

Nearside Front jacking point has corrosion but not hit the sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 100,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front jacking point has corrosion but not hit the sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 98,222 miles

Nearside Front 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 29 Aug 2020 98,221 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 29 Aug 2019 88,268 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Provision slightly worn/smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Light unit damaged/broken

Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Provision slightly worn/smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Light unit damaged/broken

Pass 29 Aug 2018 77,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,837 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 55,664 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust system support broken

Fail 27 Aug 2016 55,664 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust system support broken

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,801 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,801 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 37,890 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 37,890 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2013 29,779 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,355 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyre wearing low on outer edge.

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 SFO is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SFO, 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 SFO registered?

BF59 SFO is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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