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L444 SAL

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,111 mi
Last recorded101,111 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 SAL
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 101,111 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 100,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 100,387 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,864 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,274 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 98,749 miles

slight oil leak (sump pourous)

Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,826 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,433 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm and perishing

offside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

Fail 14 Sep 2019 97,348 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount and bearing is u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 82,250 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 65,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 65,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 47,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,522 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 7,858 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 7,858 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L444 SAL is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L444 SAL, 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 L444 SAL registered?

L444 SAL is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is L444 SAL safe to buy?

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