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BJ11 VVC

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,978 mi
Last recorded99,978 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 VVC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 99,976 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) knock on lock to lock (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 99,729 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Knock on lock 2 lock (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 91,213 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 91,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 84,817 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 82,068 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 82,068 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,944 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking Brake Efficiency 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,714 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 73,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 65,160 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 56,584 miles

Centre brake light inop

Hand brake high

Pass 23 Feb 2016 45,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tyre wearing thin (4.1.E.1)

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 38,943 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 29,735 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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BJ11 VVC is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VVC, 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 VVC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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