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CV61 FCZ

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,354 mi
Last recorded97,354 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 FCZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2026 97,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached axle (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

hand brake has travel

Pass 26 Sep 2025 93,586 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has travel

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 93,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake has travel

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,916 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak around thermostat area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front N/S & O/S Headlamp lenses deteriorating

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,368 miles

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Front bottom radiator mount corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,992 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2021 51,761 miles

All brake pipes are undersealed

All steering & suspension components are undersealed

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Handbrake is close to no reserve travel

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 39,278 miles

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 39,278 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 32,318 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 32,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear brakes have slight imbalance when applied

Pass 21 Sep 2018 26,752 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,639 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

rear axle is corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2017 22,637 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (2.4.G.1)

rear axle is corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 18,805 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,851 miles

All tyres perishing / cracking in tread (NSF.OSF,OSR,NSR)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 6,825 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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CV61 FCZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CV61 FCZ, 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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CV61 FCZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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