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SJ11 YDW

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,661 mi
Last recorded95,661 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ11 YDW
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2024 95,661 miles

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

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excessive movement in n/side rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 90,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 81,020 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 81,020 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 70,319 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 70,319 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,298 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 63,298 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release lever loose at mounting point (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box /section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 50,140 miles

Handbrake loose, Advise adjustment

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

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

Offside Rear Bind from brake

Pass 16 Dec 2017 39,136 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 39,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,288 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 29,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,838 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 17,470 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 14,500 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 YDW is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ11 YDW, 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 YDW is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 March 2011.

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