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BG11 XWS

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

121,048 mi
Last recorded121,048 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 XWS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,410 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 110,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 96,720 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 96,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 88,275 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 88,275 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 81,248 miles

Fuel pipe heavily corroded under vehicle floor.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Mounting broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 78,080 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,304 miles

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

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

slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,391 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 70,391 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,604 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre tread and tyre wall [not to cords]

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges and perishing

Fail 11 Oct 2017 65,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre tread and tyre wall [not to cords]

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges and perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 62,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 58,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,215 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 51,215 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,273 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 23,273 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XWS is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue 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 XWS, 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 BG11 XWS registered?

BG11 XWS is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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