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FFZ 8476

2011 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

144,994 mi
Last recorded144,994 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFZ 8476
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 144,994 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 144,988 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Middle both catches (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 136,758 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nsf & osf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 136,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nsf & osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 123,409 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 126,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 111,984 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Fail 25 Sep 2023 111,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and associated components

Pass 26 Sep 2022 99,187 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 88,750 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

handbrake lever has little reserve travel left may need adjustment or repair

Fail 24 Aug 2021 88,721 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front end of vehicle is extremely corroded and weak( little available to view due to the underbody covers fitted ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

little reserve travel left on the handbrake lever

metal under radiator is heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,041 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,041 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working osr and nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,961 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 80,961 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf and nsf both top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 75,240 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 75,240 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested osf no image (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,966 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,982 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,008 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 50,836 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 50,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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FFZ 8476 is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 FFZ 8476, 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 FFZ 8476 registered?

FFZ 8476 is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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