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BF59 SRY

2009 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,324 mi
Last recorded147,324 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 SRY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 147,324 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 147,324 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 120,350 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 107,368 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 107,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 95,352 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Oct 2022 95,352 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed Boot (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,287 miles

Fuel flap can't be opened during test

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

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

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 28 Sep 2021 82,246 miles

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

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

Fuel flap can't be opened during test

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

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

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 65,255 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 65,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 58,860 miles

Front Corrosion/wear lip on front discs

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Service light on -

Fail 30 Aug 2018 58,845 miles

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

Front Corrosion/wear lip on front discs

Front tyres wearing on shoulders

Service light on -

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 38,999 miles

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

osr tyre has uneven wear

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 28,156 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2013 22,695 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 22,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,785 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 SRY is a 2009 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SRY, 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 SRY is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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