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DIL 1961

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,319 mi
Last recorded118,319 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 1961
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 118,319 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 112,550 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 112,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 100,122 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,060 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 82,060 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 75,633 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,101 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 62,101 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,685 miles

spare wheel carrier loose but unlikely to fall

Fail 25 Feb 2020 56,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

spare wheel carrier loose but unlikely to fall

Pass 26 Feb 2019 38,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 37,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 35,034 miles

Central Brake light inop

Fail 5 Jan 2018 35,034 miles

Central Brake light inop

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 31,695 miles

Both rear tyres inner sidewalls perished

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 28,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,724 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 18,500 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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DIL 1961 is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DIL 1961, 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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DIL 1961 is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is DIL 1961 safe to buy?

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