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EK11 DFU

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

92,032 mi
Last recorded92,032 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 DFU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 92,032 miles

front radiator cradle corroded + holed

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2026 92,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front discs worn + corroded

front radiator cradle corroded + holed

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2025 86,466 miles

front brake pads low

front discs worn + lipped

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 24 Mar 2025 86,466 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads low

front discs worn + lipped

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,343 miles

front discs slightly corroded

front radiator cradle corroded + holed

Fail 25 Mar 2024 82,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front radiator support badly corroded and holed

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 82,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front radiator support badly corroded and holed

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,066 miles

Corrosion to underbody, suspensio, brake discs and brake pipes

Front radiator support frame/bumper support heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald outer edge/very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald outer edge and close to legal limit 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smear screen and only 1 jet working each side

Fail 30 Mar 2023 76,066 miles

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

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

Corrosion to underbody, suspensio, brake discs and brake pipes

Front radiator support frame/bumper support heavily corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald outer edge/very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald outer edge and close to legal limit 165/65/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Wipers smear screen and only 1 jet working each side

Pass 30 Mar 2022 69,482 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 69,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 60,946 miles

Corrosion to exhaust and coil springs

Fail 30 Mar 2021 60,946 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to exhaust and coil springs

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 55,682 miles

Corrosion to discs, coil springs and exhaust

Handbrake has travel

Fail 24 Mar 2020 55,682 miles

Corrosion to discs, coil springs and exhaust

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

Handbrake has travel

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,021 miles

Handbrake has travel

Fail 29 Mar 2019 46,021 miles

Handbrake has travel

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 37,415 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 34,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 26,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracked and perished

items removed from view prior to test

osrf tyre is cracked and perished

spare is unserviceable

Fail 19 Mar 2016 26,882 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are cracked and perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

items removed from view prior to test

osrf tyre is cracked and perished

spare is unserviceable

Pass 9 Mar 2015 20,790 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 12,698 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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EK11 DFU is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EK11 DFU, 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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EK11 DFU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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