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MJ08 ARM

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 ARM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside front ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

baffles inside rear exhaust box rattling

Fail 22 Apr 2026 84,372 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero deck (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVISE nearside and offside front ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

baffles inside rear exhaust box rattling

Pass 13 Feb 2025 80,744 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

knocking noise form inside steering rack

knocking when rocking the steering

Fail 13 Feb 2025 80,741 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 1x purple 1x blue 1x white (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

knocking noise form inside steering rack

knocking when rocking the steering

Pass 10 Feb 2024 74,798 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 73,832 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 72,617 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 70,994 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,035 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,164 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,832 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 50,831 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 47,908 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 38,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,009 miles

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

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Oct 2015 29,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MJ08 ARM is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ08 ARM, 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 MJ08 ARM registered?

MJ08 ARM is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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