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BJ11 VTU

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,387 mi
Last recorded89,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VTU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 89,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 77,674 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 77,674 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 74,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer missing

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,581 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 70,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,350 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 58,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone bush bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 50,908 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 50,908 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 5mm (3.5.1g)

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Front Bumper Damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Service Light On

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Developing Corrosion On Inner Faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 45,045 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 5mm (3.5.1g)

Engine Under Tray Fitted

Front Bumper Damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Service Light On

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Developing Corrosion On Inner Faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,206 miles

Under tray fitted

Front Bumper Damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs slightly corroded & worn on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 36,206 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Bumper Damaged

Under tray fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front brake discs slightly corroded & worn on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,063 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 23,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2014 17,586 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

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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BJ11 VTU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJ11 VTU, 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 BJ11 VTU registered?

BJ11 VTU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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