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GY11 VCJ

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,645 mi
Last recorded95,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY11 VCJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,645 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 95,645 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,966 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Nov 2024 83,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 73,099 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 72,556 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,845 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 60,969 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,599 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged Split in sidewall. No cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,363 miles

High level brake lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 37,363 miles

High level brake lamp not working.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 31,483 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has perished/cracked sidewalls

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Aug 2016 31,471 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has perished/cracked sidewalls

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 25,641 miles

Nearside Front wheel distorted

Nearside Rear slightly distorted

Offside Front wheel distorted

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 21 Aug 2015 25,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel distorted

Nearside Rear slightly distorted

Offside Front wheel distorted

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Aug 2014 18,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GY11 VCJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GY11 VCJ, 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 GY11 VCJ registered?

GY11 VCJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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