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SM11 GBO

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,626 mi
Last recorded98,626 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 GBO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 98,626 miles

underbody sealed

Fail 27 Jan 2026 98,626 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underbody sealed

Pass 15 Mar 2025 95,886 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 87,558 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Fail 18 Mar 2024 87,558 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,705 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 78,705 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken N/S FRONT BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S FRONT BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,462 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 68,462 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S LOW & O/S VERY LOW (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation FRONT (1.2.1 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,730 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 64,730 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken O/S REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,223 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 62,223 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 56,741 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner + outer edges

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,243 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 50,243 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,035 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 45,947 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 32,334 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT INSIDE WALL NOT TO CORD

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,768 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 17,768 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 8,705 miles

offside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewaall

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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SM11 GBO is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SM11 GBO, 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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SM11 GBO is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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