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AV61 CVU

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

87,047 mi
Last recorded87,047 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 CVU
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 87,047 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,233 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 76,753 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 66,445 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 66,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 59,604 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 59,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 51,362 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 51,358 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 45,763 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 39,724 miles

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

rear tyres slight cracking

Fail 13 Nov 2018 39,724 miles

Nearside 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))

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2017 33,555 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 33,549 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 24,603 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 24,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,411 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 20,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 15,771 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 15,771 miles

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

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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AV61 CVU 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 55%.

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 AV61 CVU, 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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AV61 CVU is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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