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DG11 GZU

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,836 mi
Last recorded94,836 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 GZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,836 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 94,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 86,765 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 86,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 83,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 80,505 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,878 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 76,777 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))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,512 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,301 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 59,391 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 59,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,901 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 45,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,845 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 32,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 20,124 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2015 19,944 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished/cracked

nearside front tyre perished/cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2014 12,677 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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DG11 GZU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DG11 GZU, 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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DG11 GZU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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