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EF61 HYC

2011 Renault Clio

White Diesel 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,628 mi
Last recorded99,628 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 HYC
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,628 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 99,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 96,085 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,725 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 86,724 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 77,752 miles

Front Lower radiator support bar excessivly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm(195/50/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,367 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 74,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,758 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 66,899 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresh from rear view mirror ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear belts not tested, folded down. ()

Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,680 miles

both rear brake disc worn corroded and lipped

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,212 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,212 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 55,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 50,821 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 50,723 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 50,723 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 50,723 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EF61 HYC is a 2011 Renault Clio in White with a 1,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF61 HYC, 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 EF61 HYC registered?

EF61 HYC is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is EF61 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 HYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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