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A3 KHF

2011 Renault Clio

Orange Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests40 (25 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,086 mi
Last recorded134,086 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KHF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

25 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 134,086 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,096 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 102,918 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 129,010 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion to suspension components

front brakes imbalanced n/s low

o/s front fog lamp in-op

Fail 8 Jul 2025 129,008 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion to suspension components

front brakes imbalanced n/s low

handbrake imbalanced n/s low

o/s front fog lamp in-op

Pass 23 Sep 2024 94,984 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 94,984 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 122,384 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

bonnet secondary catch seized, tyre pressures low,

corrosion to undersills,chassis and suspension components

front and rear brakes binding, rear brake discs deteriorated, hand brake imbalanced n/s low

Fail 9 Jul 2024 122,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

bonnet secondary catch seized, tyre pressures low,

corrosion to undersills,chassis and suspension components

front and rear brakes binding, rear brake discs deteriorated, hand brake imbalanced n/s low

Pass 11 Jul 2023 116,198 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 90,984 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 90,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

metered smoke not detected

Fail 6 Feb 2023 112,751 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

metered smoke not detected

Pass 26 May 2022 87,579 miles

Front windscreen washer weak

Fail 26 May 2022 87,575 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front windscreen washer weak

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trilling arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 106,504 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side trilling arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 84,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 100,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 79,846 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 79,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 86,520 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,728 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 76,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,768 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 76,768 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,397 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 73,391 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 66,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,115 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 67,112 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 48,495 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 48,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 32,742 miles

plastic trims guards and shields a5re covering some prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jun 2014 32,741 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

plastic trims guards and shields a5re covering some prescribed areas

Pass 9 May 2013 26,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A3 KHF is a 2011 Renault Clio in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 A3 KHF, 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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A3 KHF is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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