Renault Clio (2011)
2011 Renault Clio
CarHunch analysed 21,749 real MOT records for the 2011 Renault Clio. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Renault Clio is significantly less reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of just 71.7% against the national 80%, and over half of these vehicles (50.8%) have experienced a dangerous defect at some point—a serious concern for any used buyer. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly poorly, so fuel type won't be your deciding factor here.
At a median mileage of just 52,439 miles for a 13-year-old car, these Clios are relatively low-mileage but still accumulating an average of 4.65 failures and nearly 20 advisories per MOT test, suggesting systemic wear issues rather than isolated problems. Before committing to a purchase, get a full pre-buy inspection focused on suspension, electrical systems, and emissions components—the high advisory count points to creeping deterioration that routine maintenance alone won't catch.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 1.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2011 Renault Clio
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.
- ⚠️ 50.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (83%) | 18,119 | 72% | 4.6 |
| Diesel (17%) | 3,628 | 70.1% | 4.88 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Renault Clio 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 vehicles fall between 39,525 and 65,973 miles.
2011 Renault Clio — Still on the Road
15,596 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Renault Clio
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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52.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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51.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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35.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.4%
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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33.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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33.2%
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
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31.9%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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