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VU11 XCT

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,061 mi
Last recorded111,061 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 XCT
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 111,061 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 111,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 108,717 miles

Centre mirror deteriorating.

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 108,716 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Centre mirror deteriorating.

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

Exhaust system slightly corroded.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 101,023 miles

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

play in nsf inner tie rod end

Pass 15 Sep 2022 95,042 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 95,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2021 83,792 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 83,792 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,777 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 60,003 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 60,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 50,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,063 miles

slight damage/evidence of fouling to nearside front brake flexy hose

Fail 1 Feb 2018 45,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight damage/evidence of fouling to nearside front brake flexy hose

Pass 9 Feb 2017 36,203 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 25,834 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,834 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,399 miles

Nearside front tyre perished on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Offside outer sill damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2014 14,755 miles

Offside sill damaged.

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 XCT is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU11 XCT, 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 VU11 XCT registered?

VU11 XCT is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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