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LR11 ZLU

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,008 mi
Last recorded131,008 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 ZLU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 131,008 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 130,626 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 130,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2024 130,519 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 130,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 116,201 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 116,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked, under try section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

oil leval low

Pass 7 May 2022 108,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 84,160 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 60,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 May 2018 60,475 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017 47,814 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,045 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 22,045 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,746 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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LR11 ZLU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black 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 LR11 ZLU, 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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LR11 ZLU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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