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AU11 XBZ

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,570 mi
Last recorded163,570 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 163,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 139,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 139,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 124,858 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 124,782 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S&O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 93,642 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 93,642 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,434 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 90,434 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 90,067 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 87,798 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jan 2019 87,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,411 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 77,411 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,641 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,691 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 49,691 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 36,371 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 36,305 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,265 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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AU11 XBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU11 XBZ, 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 AU11 XBZ registered?

AU11 XBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 March 2011.

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