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HV11 VBZ

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 VBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs inner surfaces corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 99,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner shoulder cracking open + exposing chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs inner surfaces corroded - pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re-fitted bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 97,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,488 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,049 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,749 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 87,469 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 87,468 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,461 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,606 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 68,606 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 59,203 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 49,128 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel sterring arm joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,801 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 40,725 miles

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

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

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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HV11 VBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV11 VBZ, 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 HV11 VBZ registered?

HV11 VBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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