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CV61 MZO

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,007 mi
Last recorded150,007 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 MZO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 150,007 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rears slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner sills have slight surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 145,099 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 145,095 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both fronts. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 137,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 130,043 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower mounting from strut to hub assembly is not secure (marked in yellow) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 122,813 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 122,695 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 114,438 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears advice replace (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 106,821 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 106,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 90,350 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 73,408 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 56,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,340 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in centre !

both rear tyres starting to perish!

Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,371 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 28,371 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MZO is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV61 MZO, 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 MZO is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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