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AU11 ZLE

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,730 mi
Last recorded122,730 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 ZLE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 122,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 122,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 119,735 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 119,735 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,573 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 106,573 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 73,296 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,632 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 67,632 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,243 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,770 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 61,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,919 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONTS WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,637 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 34,047 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 27,290 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 21,083 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 ZLE is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU11 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

AU11 ZLE is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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