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R555 CSW

2011 Renault Clio

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,090 mi
Last recorded90,090 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 CSW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 90,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,497 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 88,191 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,466 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 86,465 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp suspect earth fault (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front 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 4 Dec 2020 80,757 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,953 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 67,787 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted into halogen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour has a green tinge (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulbs fitted into halogen headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases almost considered excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface in poor condition/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively almost considered excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner surface in poor condition/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively almost considered excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,090 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 60,085 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 55,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2017 54,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 43,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,739 miles

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

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

slight bind on rear brakes.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 33,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2014 27,515 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 27,515 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R555 CSW is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R555 CSW, 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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R555 CSW is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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