Renault Clio Bizu (2011)

127 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73% first-time pass rate

2011 Renault Clio Bizu

CarHunch analysed 127 real MOT records for the 2011 Renault Clio Bizu. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2011 Renault Clio Bizu falls short of the UK average, with a 73% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, suggesting these cars are more likely to need repairs before MOT certification. The good news is that no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety failures are not a pattern concern here.

At 66,300 miles median, these cars are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 1.26 failures per test—higher than you'd expect for the mileage, pointing to common wear-and-tear issues rather than major structural problems. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and fluid leaks, as these are likely where the recurring test failures cluster.

Below average reliability 7% below UK average
73%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
66,323
typical mileage
51,952–84,636 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.26
avg MOT failures per car
over 6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2011 Renault Clio Bizu

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Other (90%) 114 81.4% 1.4
Petrol (10%) 13 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Renault Clio Bizu vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

51,952
low mileage
66,323
typical
84,636
high mileage

Half of all 2011 Renault Clio Bizu vehicles fall between 51,952 and 84,636 miles.

2011 Renault Clio Bizu — Still on the Road

63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.

48 63 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.

MOT History Averages

6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.26
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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