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AU61 TLX

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,238 mi
Last recorded146,238 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 TLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 146,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front subframe bush play

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 146,237 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front subframe bush play

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front wheel arch trim insecure

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 144,022 miles

N/S/F SUBFRAME BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 144,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES REAR AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 134,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 122,677 miles

Wipers working very slowly

Fail 24 Apr 2023 122,676 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 119,348 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 119,347 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,197 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,197 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 95,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 95,301 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,723 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 79,722 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,409 miles

rear tyres slightly perished on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,882 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 42,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,026 miles

front brakes are starting to bind

handbrake lever is a little insecure and requires tightening up

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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AU61 TLX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU61 TLX, 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 AU61 TLX registered?

AU61 TLX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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