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MJ11 XBU

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,487 mi
Last recorded128,487 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 XBU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 128,487 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,017 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 123,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,608 miles

Front Lower crossmember corroded

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 118,608 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the limit, inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the limit, inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 110,289 miles

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly on shock absorber

Fail 30 Mar 2022 110,289 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front coil spring not seated correctly on shock absorber

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 100,957 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 100,956 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 94,387 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 86,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,139 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

radiator carrier corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 84,137 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

radiator carrier corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,995 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 80,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,727 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 63,171 miles

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

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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MJ11 XBU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJ11 XBU, 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 MJ11 XBU registered?

MJ11 XBU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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