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VJZ 5428

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

92,275 mi
Last recorded92,275 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 5428
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 92,275 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 91,909 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 83,016 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 79,061 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 78,986 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 78,419 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,738 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 60,587 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,065 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 46,509 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 46,489 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 46,472 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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VJZ 5428 is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VJZ 5428, 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 VJZ 5428 registered?

VJZ 5428 is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 7 February 2011.

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