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SF11 LLJ

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

205,075 mi
Last recorded205,075 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF11 LLJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 205,075 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front section of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 205,075 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front section of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle / subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 193,388 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 193,304 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 178,959 miles

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Fail 24 Jul 2023 178,959 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light lens broken

Pass 20 Jul 2022 164,146 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 147,030 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2021 147,030 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 132,719 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 132,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 115,809 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 115,809 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 May 2018 94,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 May 2017 69,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 May 2017 69,022 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2016 50,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 38,584 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 38,584 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 28,820 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 28,820 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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SF11 LLJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SF11 LLJ, 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 SF11 LLJ registered?

SF11 LLJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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