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DA61 BHJ

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

117,645 mi
Last recorded117,645 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BHJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 117,645 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 117,553 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 115,840 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

indicator stalk slightly defective, no affect on function

Fail 2 Apr 2025 115,840 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

indicator stalk slightly defective, no affect on function

Pass 22 Mar 2024 111,493 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

indicator stalk slightly defective, no affect on function

Fail 18 Mar 2024 111,387 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

indicator stalk slightly defective, no affect on function

Pass 14 Apr 2023 103,141 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose RAD SUPPORT (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 103,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Body panel slightly loose RAD SUPPORT (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,101 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 95,886 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,911 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 84,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,135 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 70,131 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,744 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 65,738 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,576 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 53,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking on outer shoulder

Fail 20 Oct 2015 49,999 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 22 Oct 2014 42,399 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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DA61 BHJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 DA61 BHJ, 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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DA61 BHJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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