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SB11 XEM

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,631 mi
Last recorded107,631 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 XEM
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 107,631 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on window (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

hand break leaver has little revers travel

Fail 9 Nov 2024 107,622 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 97,528 miles

Brake fluid discoloured(reservoir)

Front brake discs excessively corroded Advise replacement

Front bumper insecure but unlikely to become detached

Front shock absorbers poor damping effect

Nail in tyre -- offside rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre showing evidence of having been run underinflated

Rear axle beam corroded

Steel fuel pipes corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2023 97,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid discoloured(reservoir)

Front brake discs excessively corroded Advise replacement

Front bumper insecure but unlikely to become detached

Front shock absorbers poor damping effect

Nail in tyre -- offside rear

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre showing evidence of having been run underinflated

Rear axle beam corroded

Steel fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 86,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 86,877 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test due to back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 78,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,741 miles

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

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

Radiator support frame heavilycorroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 71,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Radiator support frame heavilycorroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 65,143 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,278 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 60,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,924 miles

Both front tyres have excess wear on shoulders

Both rear tyres have heavy cracking around sides and shoulders through age

Fail 19 Oct 2017 55,924 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres have excess wear on shoulders

Both rear tyres have heavy cracking around sides and shoulders through age

Pass 31 Oct 2016 49,726 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,714 miles

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

front discs

Pass 18 Oct 2014 35,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,162 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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SB11 XEM is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc 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 SB11 XEM, 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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SB11 XEM is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 8 July 2011.

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