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SP11 XEC

2011 Renault Clio

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,964 mi
Last recorded176,964 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP11 XEC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 176,964 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 152,490 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 129,336 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 103,418 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 81,845 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 81,837 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,958 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 77,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 70,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 60,972 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2017 54,684 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 15 May 2017 54,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 19 May 2016 47,780 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 May 2016 47,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 May 2015 40,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake is slightly sticky

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,801 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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SP11 XEC is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,461cc diesel 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 SP11 XEC, 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 SP11 XEC registered?

SP11 XEC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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