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BG59 BTF

2009 Renault Clio

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,563 mi
Last recorded134,563 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Renault Clio58,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 BTF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 134,563 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 134,563 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 130,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 130,118 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 124,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 124,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 121,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread 3mm. 185/60/15 84H M+S Budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,358 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 119,358 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 115,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 115,454 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 110,171 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 103,350 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 103,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,111 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,604 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Aug 2015 87,121 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 87,121 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,932 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 83,928 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,982 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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BG59 BTF is a 2009 Renault Clio in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BTF, 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 BG59 BTF registered?

BG59 BTF is a 2009 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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