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EX11 BZU

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,254 mi
Last recorded78,254 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 BZU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,254 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 78,250 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 71,748 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2024 71,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

knock from steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2023 61,311 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 53,657 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,204 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 46,175 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 46,092 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 44,614 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing /cracking on outer shoulders

offside front tyre worn on outer edge .

Pass 8 Jan 2020 41,738 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 37,461 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 33,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 29,939 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 29,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50x16 88v inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 26,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 26,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,198 miles

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

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

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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EX11 BZU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX11 BZU, 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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What year was EX11 BZU registered?

EX11 BZU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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