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PNZ 3697

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,688 mi
Last recorded119,688 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 3697
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 119,688 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2026 119,688 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges & tread depth getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 12 Sep 2025 112,290 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 112,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 107,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,543 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,080 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 83,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,500 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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PNZ 3697 is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,580cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PNZ 3697, 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 PNZ 3697 registered?

PNZ 3697 is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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