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AU61 XGN

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,996 mi
Last recorded139,996 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 XGN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 139,996 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 139,912 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2025 136,085 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 136,085 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 133,732 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 131,007 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 131,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 127,686 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 127,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 126,161 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 126,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 122,146 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front radiator carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,796 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sump pan corroded and corroded around sump drain

Fail 18 Sep 2017 97,796 miles

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Sump pan corroded and corroded around sump drain

Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,385 miles

engine sump corroding

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 8 Oct 2016 84,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine sump corroding

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,974 miles

Near side rear tyre slightly distorted

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 50,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 50,887 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XGN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black 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 XGN, 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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AU61 XGN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 October 2011.

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