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MA11 DFJ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 DFJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 131,219 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 131,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 117,283 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 117,278 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended left catch (7.1.2 (d))

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 105,801 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 96,727 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 96,727 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,601 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 91,601 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 88,517 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 88,516 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly RELEASE BUTTON STICKING IN (1.1.6 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 85,879 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti slip worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers split (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,814 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides boot covers split (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,003 miles

Central Front Lower Radiator cross member corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,602 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn release button is sticking (3.1.5)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 66,602 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn release button is sticking (3.1.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,106 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,094 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 46,094 miles

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

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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MA11 DFJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MA11 DFJ, 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 MA11 DFJ registered?

MA11 DFJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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