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DU11 BLJ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,559 mi
Last recorded81,559 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 BLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 81,559 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 16 Feb 2026 81,555 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 Feb 2025 74,332 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

parking brake has little reserve travel adjustment required

Fail 12 Feb 2025 74,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements not a constant note and quiet (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

parking brake has little reserve travel adjustment required

Pass 2 Feb 2024 67,494 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 62,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WORN & SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE OUTER EDGES WORN & PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BUCKLED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE PERISHING & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 62,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE WORN & SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE OUTER EDGES WORN & PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BUCKLED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE PERISHING & CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 58,934 miles

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

Nearside Front under tray bracket is heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 58,934 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front under tray bracket is heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 54,467 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 48,581 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 48,581 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 42,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 33,599 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 11,577 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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DU11 BLJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU11 BLJ, 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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DU11 BLJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 March 2011.

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