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GJ11 PYL

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,793 mi
Last recorded78,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 PYL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 78,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2026 78,793 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2025 74,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2025 74,534 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 72,869 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Jun 2024 72,869 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Aug 2023 72,627 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 71,908 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 71,908 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,710 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 71,710 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,389 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 67,389 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 64,273 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 64,273 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 59,113 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2017 59,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,949 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre raised tread pattern worn smooth 185/60/15

offside front tyre wearing low on edges 185/60/15

Fail 7 Apr 2016 48,949 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre raised tread pattern worn smooth 185/60/15

offside front tyre wearing low on edges 185/60/15

Pass 24 Mar 2015 38,846 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,024 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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GJ11 PYL is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GJ11 PYL, 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 GJ11 PYL registered?

GJ11 PYL is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 March 2011.

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