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RJ55 LEW

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,217 mi
Last recorded85,217 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LEW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,217 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 85,210 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,367 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,862 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,125 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 53,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,866 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Fail 22 Nov 2021 48,864 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,239 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 46,239 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wheel trims fitted at time of test obscuring full inspection

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 44,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 43,107 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 43,107 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both front inners. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs heavily lipped, recommend replace.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2017 41,382 miles

Both front brake discs developing wear lips on outer edges.

Both front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

Fail 29 Jul 2017 41,382 miles

Both front brake discs developing wear lips on outer edges.

Both front inner brake pads appear to be getting low.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,133 miles

wear lips present on edges of brake discs.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,568 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,485 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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RJ55 LEW is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RJ55 LEW, 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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RJ55 LEW is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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