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NJ11 ZRU

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,024 mi
Last recorded94,024 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ11 ZRU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,024 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 94,023 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,139 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 83,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 73,969 miles

Damage to offside rear quarter

Front Both shock absorber casings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Washers weak

Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Damage to offside rear quarter

Front Both shock absorber casings corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Washers weak

Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,462 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 62,461 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 52,580 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 52,571 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME HOLED AND VERY CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure 2 X BOLTS MISSING (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached VERY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached VERY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS ARE VERY CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 49,789 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 46,174 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 41,711 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 41,708 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,658 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 32,658 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,400 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 18,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 11,534 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 11,534 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 7,907 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZRU is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZRU, 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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NJ11 ZRU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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