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BF59 SSJ

2009 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,280 mi
Last recorded107,280 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 SSJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2024 107,280 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 101,701 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 101,701 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 93,242 miles

engine and under covers fitted

nsr tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2021 93,239 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted

nsr tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,525 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,858 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,858 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,837 miles

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

foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn from the edge

nearside sill damaged

under tray/engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,818 miles

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

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

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

foot brake pedal rubber slightly worn from the edge

nearside sill damaged

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,718 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 44,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 May 2014 33,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

footbrake pedal rubber slightly worn from the edge

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner/outer tread

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tyre tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 17 May 2014 33,858 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

footbrake pedal rubber slightly worn from the edge

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner/outer tread

nearside rear tyre on 3mm tyre tread

offside rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 30 May 2013 19,842 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cracking around outer tread

Fail 30 May 2013 19,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has cracking around outer tread

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,167 miles

both front and both rear tyres cracking 195 50r16

n/s/f tyre wear on 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 SSJ is a 2009 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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