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NJ11 XPV

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,739 mi
Last recorded77,739 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 XPV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 77,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs are corroded and pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is void of tread on inside edge (195/50 X 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 77,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs are corroded and pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre void of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is void of tread on inside edge (195/50 X 16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 70,953 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both dipped beams out (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2024 63,791 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 63,791 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver not locking in (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear spring base pad is missing

Offside Front scuttle drain is blocked

Pass 24 Feb 2023 59,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 56,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 51,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,370 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 47,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Radiator support beam corroded and holed.

Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,369 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 36,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 30,869 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 30,868 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,522 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 19,854 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Offside front tyre perishing.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 14,301 miles

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 XPV is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol 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 NJ11 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

NJ11 XPV is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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