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HY11 VZC

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,233 mi
Last recorded117,233 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 VZC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 117,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 111,593 miles

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

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

Oil leaks

Spare wheel carrier loose not insecure

Fail 29 Feb 2024 111,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaks

Spare wheel carrier loose not insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2023 109,228 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 109,228 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber secured and not likely to fail (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,135 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 79,135 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 71,289 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 71,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside front drop link corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,175 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play from offside rack end

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,032 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 56,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,379 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,964 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,806 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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HY11 VZC is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc diesel 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 HY11 VZC, 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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HY11 VZC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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