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NL11 VVA

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,756 mi
Last recorded94,756 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL11 VVA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 94,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle at clips corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 77,520 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 77,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose in arm serrations worn, and no circlip? (not likely to detach.) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 76,488 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 76,488 miles

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 74,873 miles

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

hand brake lever high

Fail 20 Sep 2022 74,873 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,872 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Sep 2021 72,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,186 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 68,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,452 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,837 miles

items removed from drivers view

Fail 3 Mar 2018 57,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

items removed from drivers view

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,908 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,732 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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NL11 VVA is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue 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 NL11 VVA, 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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NL11 VVA is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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