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GN11 CVZ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,730 mi
Last recorded116,730 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN11 CVZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 116,730 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 116,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 105,765 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 105,765 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

detachable front brace badly corroded, non-structural

Fail 28 Sep 2023 91,719 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

detachable front brace badly corroded, non-structural

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,739 miles

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

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

noise on the front of vehicle unable to find the source

Fail 27 Sep 2022 75,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

noise on the front of vehicle unable to find the source

Pass 4 Oct 2021 66,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edge's, near cord's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 65,922 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner and outer edge's, near cord's (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,463 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge's, tread around 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 56,463 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge's, tread around 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,974 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 47,974 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,487 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine cover fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 44,481 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,304 miles

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

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

brake pedal worn

under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2016 36,710 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 36,710 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 31,139 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 25,006 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 2 Jul 2014 25,006 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake discs worn and lipped

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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GN11 CVZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GN11 CVZ, 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 GN11 CVZ registered?

GN11 CVZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 June 2011.

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