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BG59 BNL

2009 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,436 mi
Last recorded133,436 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BNL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 133,436 miles

Nearside Front radiator support bracket corroded

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 133,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front radiator support bracket corroded

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 121,677 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake travel becoming long

Pass 6 Sep 2023 115,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 111,579 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 111,572 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 103,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,812 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 100,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 95,439 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 90,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 86,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 75,413 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,405 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 71,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,182 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 59,182 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,293 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 46,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,752 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 30,707 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG59 BNL 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 66.7%.

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 BG59 BNL, 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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BG59 BNL is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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