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BJ11 VUA

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,048 mi
Last recorded126,048 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VUA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 126,048 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,364 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 120,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,126 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 107,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,356 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 88,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 74,941 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front section of frame corroded (rad carrier )

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,677 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,268 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,809 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 37,966 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 28,579 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VUA is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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