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BJ61 PYF

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,401 mi
Last recorded154,401 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 PYF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 154,401 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 150,216 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 150,213 miles

Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness steering play in ujay (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel need adjusting (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 139,256 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 138,119 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 134,317 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 124,196 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 112,075 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 112,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 102,552 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,456 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 59,194 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,365 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 23,637 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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BJ61 PYF is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel 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 BJ61 PYF, 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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BJ61 PYF is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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