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DG61 SDY

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,243 mi
Last recorded137,243 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 SDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 137,243 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 137,227 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 130,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement before next mot (5.3.2 (b))

n/s front inner wheel rim slightly buckled

n/s rear reflector damage / repaired advise replacement

nearside front inner brake pad wearing thin ?

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,387 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 120,351 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))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,660 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 114,660 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,855 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,639 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 100,635 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 93,818 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 87,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,426 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 79,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,641 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlight deflectors fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2016 64,351 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 50,643 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 29,276 miles

advise front pads low

advise headlight deflectors

Fail 5 Dec 2014 29,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise front pads low

advise headlight deflectors

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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DG61 SDY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG61 SDY, 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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DG61 SDY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 24 November 2011.

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