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NY11 PBZ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,584 mi
Last recorded144,584 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY11 PBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 144,584 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 144,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,957 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 139,957 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 134,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 134,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3-4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 128,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 120,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,897 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 105,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 105,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,100 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Split along edge. (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade in poor condition recommend replacement. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade in poor condition recommend replacement. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,116 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,920 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 67,920 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,276 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,507 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,528 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 20,987 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 20,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NY11 PBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NY11 PBZ, 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 NY11 PBZ registered?

NY11 PBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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