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GJ11 XBW

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

168,543 mi
Last recorded168,543 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 XBW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 168,543 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated nail in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear panel damaged no sharp edges

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 157,284 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 153,217 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 May 2023 148,711 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 148,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 141,786 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 141,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,170 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 132,170 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 123,156 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 123,154 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 100,689 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 100,689 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 81,138 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 81,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 63,763 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, lightly perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 63,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, lightly perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,340 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge down to manufacture design (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge down to manufacture design (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,596 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 41,596 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 24,564 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre tread low and worn on edges

offside front tyre tread low and worn on edges

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 XBW is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 XBW, 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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GJ11 XBW is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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