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N31 LYC

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,755 mi
Last recorded91,755 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN31 LYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 91,755 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,416 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,857 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 74,854 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2023 74,252 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 73,381 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,709 miles

Both front wheel arch liners damaged / warped (close to suspension and tyres)

Fail 13 Nov 2020 72,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake hose is touching inside of wheel rim (dangerous) (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 66,999 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2019 66,999 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 59,692 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 59,692 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 51,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 50,589 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,185 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 23,539 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,562 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 18,562 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 18,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N31 LYC is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N31 LYC, 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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N31 LYC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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