2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Renault Clio MOT pass rate and common faults

17,405 MOT tests in 2024. 46.6% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

75Well below average
Passed first time46.6%
Failed or needed repairs53.4%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 17,405 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken12.7%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.0%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.4%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    814 marked dangerous
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics48.2%
  2. Suspension34.2%
  3. Brakes14.4%
  4. Steering10.7%
  5. Tyres9.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  7. Body & chassis5.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.4%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play6.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Renault Clio?

In 2024, 46.6% of 2011 Renault Clio cars passed their MOT first time, across 17,405 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Renault Clio?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Renault Clio reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 75, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).