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VU11 XEX

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,177 mi
Last recorded84,177 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU11 XEX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,177 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 84,172 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,326 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 73,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,943 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 67,943 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 61,359 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 58,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 58,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 56,196 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,739 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front very corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,603 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired broken (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,427 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 44,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 40,245 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 40,245 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

spa wheel carrear loose

Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,653 miles

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

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 XEX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

VU11 XEX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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