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BJ61 YKR

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,456 mi
Last recorded84,456 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 YKR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 84,456 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 84,403 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 81,170 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 81,170 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,096 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,578 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 69,578 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,533 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 62,533 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,767 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 59,741 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 56,318 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 56,314 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 55,536 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 47,249 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 47,249 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 41,298 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 41,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 36,819 miles

front brake discs and pads have aproximately 5000 miles remaining.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,473 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 29,455 miles

both rear tyres have 3mm tread remaining, aprox 5k miles.

front brake discs will require replacement in aprox 6-8k miles.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 23,541 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 23,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 YKR is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BJ61 YKR, 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 BJ61 YKR registered?

BJ61 YKR is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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