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MA11 DFY

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,138 mi
Last recorded96,138 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA11 DFY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 96,138 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,390 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,277 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 79,267 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 59,133 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 59,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,060 miles

slight oil leak from sump

Fail 13 Oct 2021 59,060 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from sump

Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,827 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 53,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 50,499 miles

Front cross member/radiator mount corroded and holed but not in a prescribed are

Pass 25 Sep 2018 45,272 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member that holds the radiator in place is corroded but forms non part of the integral structure of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 45,272 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member that holds the radiator in place is corroded but forms non part of the integral structure of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,074 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 41,074 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement caliper partially seized (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,098 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside side surface

offside rear tyre worn on inside and outside tread

Pass 13 Nov 2015 28,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 21,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 21,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DFY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DFY, 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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MA11 DFY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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