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SY11 XJZ

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,842 mi
Last recorded69,842 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 XJZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2025 69,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 61,064 miles

Front Lower radiator mount corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 61,064 miles

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

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

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

Front Lower radiator mount corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 54,405 miles

Nearside Front Radiator support crossmember corroded

Nearside Mirror backing plate missing & taped up but no sharp edges present

Pass 9 Sep 2022 45,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 165/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 45,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing 165/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,675 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 36,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 29,831 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,714 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,628 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 20,831 miles

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

rear brake balance

Pass 4 Feb 2016 19,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring test items

Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,243 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 18,243 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 1,094 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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SY11 XJZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY11 XJZ, 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 SY11 XJZ registered?

SY11 XJZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 June 2011.

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The MOT history for SY11 XJZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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