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NJ11 GXN

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 GXN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust shield loose

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Requires To Replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Axle corroded & rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2025

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust shield loose

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Requires To Replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Axle corroded & rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2024 114,167 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides requires to replace (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has reserve travel

Rear Axle corroded & rusty

Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 9 Aug 2022 113,855 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber platforms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 113,851 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber platforms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,968 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

exhaust corroded

subframe corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 99,136 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2019 99,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust corroding

front subframe corroding

nearside front link dust cover deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,421 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 87,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 74,565 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,708 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,708 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,297 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 20,297 miles

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

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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NJ11 GXN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ11 GXN, 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 NJ11 GXN registered?

NJ11 GXN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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