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SM11 ZYR

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,063 mi
Last recorded77,063 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 ZYR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 77,063 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,649 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,701 miles

NSR & OSR Axle arm bushes are deteriorating and have slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2021 59,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 57,540 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 57,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 51,862 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 51,862 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 47,738 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front shock absorber corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2018 47,738 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs corroded

nearside front shock absorber corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,269 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 45,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,849 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,918 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jul 2014 21,189 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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SM11 ZYR is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYR, 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 ZYR is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 August 2011.

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