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VU11 XFJ

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,808 mi
Last recorded83,808 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R brake low compared to N/S/R (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 83,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S/R brake low compared to N/S/R (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure Centre mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 74,872 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 74,869 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 64,805 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Dec 2021 64,804 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 55,845 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides close to legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 48,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers belt will not pull out (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides close to legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 39,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front section under radiator (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively areo fit (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero fit (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-50-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 30,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 29,047 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 26,723 miles

all tyres splitting on side walls

Pass 5 Jan 2015 24,470 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 20,949 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres starting to perrish on sidewalls

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 XFJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver 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 VU11 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

VU11 XFJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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