Renault Clio I Music 16v (2011)
2011 Renault Clio I Music 16v
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2011 Renault Clio I Music 16v. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Renault Clio I-Music 16V sits bang on the UK average with a 79.2% first-time pass rate, meaning it's about as reliable as most cars of its age when it comes to MOT outcomes. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 107 vehicles tested, safety isn't a concern—this is a genuinely reassuring figure.
These Clios are running at 63,236 miles on average, which is sensible mileage for a 13-year-old, and they're averaging 1.66 failures per vehicle over their lifetime, suggesting wear-and-tear issues rather than structural problems. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and brake components, as these typically account for the bulk of failures in this age bracket.
What to check before buying a 2011 Renault Clio I Music 16v
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 (98%) | 105 | 80.7% | 1.7 |
| Petrol (2%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Renault Clio I Music 16v 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.
Half of all 2011 Renault Clio I Music 16v vehicles fall between 46,630 and 74,123 miles.
2011 Renault Clio I Music 16v — Still on the Road
71 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 72% of the peak remain.
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
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