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BF61 GAX

2011 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,849 mi
Last recorded83,849 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 GAX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 83,849 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Damage to door/wing

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle - spring/shock absorber mounting prescribed area corroded (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Summer and winter tyres on the same axle - front & rear

Pass 18 Aug 2025 79,407 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 75,374 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 75,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 64,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 60,627 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 56,018 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2020 55,949 miles

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

Slight travel in parking brake lever.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2019 50,262 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Sep 2019 50,262 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Offside Front tyre worn, wearing on edges of tread.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 30,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2016 20,664 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 16,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,225 miles

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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BF61 GAX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF61 GAX, 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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BF61 GAX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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