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JF11 OWL

2026 Renault Clio

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

93,559 mi
Last recorded93,559 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJF11 OWL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2026
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,559 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025

Central Front Upper Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration exhaust front silencer saplit at seem emitting black smoke under acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link bar dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint exessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,912 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 88,912 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 80,736 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2023 80,736 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,921 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 64,921 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 61,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 61,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 55,087 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

handbrake travel high

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2020 55,087 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle corroded

handbrake travel high

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2019 48,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Tyre valve slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 48,939 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Tyre valve slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 44,842 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 44,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 38,574 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 38,573 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,869 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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JF11 OWL is a 2026 Renault Clio in Black. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JF11 OWL, 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 0 years old, this Renault Clio is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JF11 OWL is a 2026 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2026.

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