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VU11 XAB

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,531 mi
Last recorded78,531 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 XAB
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 78,531 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 73,716 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,504 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 72,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 68,308 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 63,796 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 63,796 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 60,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 51,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,557 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,854 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 38,854 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,434 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,786 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 19,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 17,107 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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VU11 XAB is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU11 XAB, 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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VU11 XAB is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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