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BF59 SJX

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,277 mi
Last recorded78,277 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 78,277 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Radiator carrier corroded

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Small dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 78,277 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Radiator carrier corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Small dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,787 miles

Front subframe corroded.

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 72,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Front subframe corroded.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 65,956 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 65,953 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,473 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 58,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2020 58,750 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,598 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 48,332 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 48,332 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,876 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 37,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 33,930 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 29,862 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 25,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,835 miles

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

Spare fitted incorrectly

Fail 27 Sep 2013 18,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Spare fitted incorrectly

Pass 1 Oct 2012 14,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2012 14,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 SJX is a 2009 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SJX, 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 SJX registered?

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

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