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1053 DW

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,943 mi
Last recorded72,943 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1053 DW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 72,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,495 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 71,492 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,212 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 70,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 51,802 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 39,340 miles

Nearside Front Rack end has play in a ball joint

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint Hub (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 29,692 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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1053 DW is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 54,777 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1053 DW, 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 15 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1053 DW registered?

1053 DW is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is 1053 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1053 DW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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