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MA11 DFZ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,783 mi
Last recorded101,783 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 101,783 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 94,581 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 94,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,698 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged x4 (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 87,698 miles

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged x4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 81,082 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 68,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,351 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 64,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,153 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 58,153 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s ,outer edges worn low, (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s,approx 2-3mm, (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 49,995 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working n/s and o/s, (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s ,outer edges worn low, (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s,approx 2-3mm, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,719 miles

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

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

Offside Rear slight cracking in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2016 33,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front small cut in tyre tread

Pass 9 Mar 2015 26,078 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,288 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 20,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 DFZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DFZ, 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 DFZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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