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EA61 VJX

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,573 mi
Last recorded79,573 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VJX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 79,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (4) brake discs corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 79,573 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (4) brake discs corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 73,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Noise From Steering Rack When Steering Rocked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 73,895 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Noise From Steering Rack When Steering Rocked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and Pitted on Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 70,215 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 69,121 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 66,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,180 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 63,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 57,605 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,488 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,344 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 40,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 40,902 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,260 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 29,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EA61 VJX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA61 VJX, 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 EA61 VJX registered?

EA61 VJX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 22 November 2011.

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The MOT history for EA61 VJX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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