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FY11 GXU

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,685 mi
Last recorded86,685 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 GXU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 86,685 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective lacks PSI ()

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring pans both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn to the LIMIT outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to the Limit tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 81,453 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox D/Shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 81,444 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox D/Shaft area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 75,749 miles

Front Both Front fog lamps inoperative.

Fail 19 Dec 2023 75,749 miles

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

Front Both Front fog lamps inoperative.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge, also outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 68,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 61,557 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 61,554 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust heat shield adrift,

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall damage, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on pressure, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 55,973 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear safety indicators , (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Spare loose on carrier, ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 55,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Loose, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear safety indicators , (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Spare loose on carrier, ()

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm & wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 49,078 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 49,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 42,788 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 42,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 37,732 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2016 32,452 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,380 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRES ALL ROUND (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,523 miles

SLIGHT CRACKING TYRE SIDE WALLS ALL ROUND-SPARE WHEEL SIGHTLY LOOSE IN CARRIER

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 23,747 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,228 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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FY11 GXU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY11 GXU, 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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FY11 GXU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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