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SJ11 YBS

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,776 mi
Last recorded99,776 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 YBS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 99,776 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2026 99,774 miles

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

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

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

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering lower front sub-frame/cradle (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2025 84,625 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Feb 2025 84,624 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible DIRTY (0.1 (b))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 74,528 miles

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve tavel

Fail 17 Jan 2024 74,501 miles

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

Handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2023 71,552 miles

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

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

spare wheel rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2022 69,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked in yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow running along the rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear brake ferrules slightly corroded marked in yellow (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 3 Nov 2021 69,049 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Pumped up. (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Damage to side walls, run flat. Also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked in yellow. ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Marked in yellow. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded running along rear axle, marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear exhaust heat shield is loose.

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both rear wheels distorted. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,942 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 65,942 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,239 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 60,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 52,963 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 52,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 35,026 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

clicking noise coming from steering rack could not fully inspect because of under trays

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2015 26,461 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,613 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 19,510 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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SJ11 YBS is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ11 YBS, 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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SJ11 YBS is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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