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BG11 NMJ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,344 mi
Last recorded107,344 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 NMJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 107,344 miles

Front all front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

sub-frame corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2025 107,343 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cut round the full circumference of the tyre on the inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad is wearing very thin on inner pad as well as damage to outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front all front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

sub-frame corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 103,857 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to front under trays

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

front lower suspension arms both rear bushes deteriorating

handbrake slight travel

offside front tyre inner tread slight wear (195/50x16)

surface corrosion on some components and under body

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 5 Sep 2023 99,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake has travel

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,860 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,251 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 90,251 miles

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

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

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

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front crash panel corroded badly under radiator.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 87,132 miles

front tyres sidewalls cracked & perished front radiator support corrroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,372 miles

front brake discs worn n/s/r tyre side wall cracked & perished

Fail 20 Aug 2018

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

front brake discs worn n/s/r tyre side wall cracked & perished

Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,259 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 78,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,847 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,538 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,124 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BG11 NMJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG11 NMJ, 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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BG11 NMJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 April 2011.

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