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AY11 WZU

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 WZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 100,681 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 100,681 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 99,370 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 99,370 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,161 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 97,253 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 97,245 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 96,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,219 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 95,219 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,591 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 93,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,018 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 91,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,422 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 88,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessively corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,763 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,080 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 76,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,701 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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AY11 WZU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AY11 WZU, 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 AY11 WZU registered?

AY11 WZU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 April 2011.

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