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EJ61 CUA

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,602 mi
Last recorded100,602 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 CUA
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 100,602 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 100,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 76,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 76,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 65,477 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,493 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Front discs lipped and worn

Handbrake travel high

Rear discs corroded

Rear inner pads appear low

Slight brake bind both rear

Slight play in nearside ball joint

Fail 23 Jan 2023 63,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both front shocks corroded

Front discs lipped and worn

Handbrake travel high

Rear discs corroded

Rear inner pads appear low

Slight brake bind both rear

Slight play in nearside ball joint

Pass 24 Jan 2022 59,488 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

Both rear tyres cracked

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Rear discs corroded

Slight brake bind on nearside rear

Slight play in offside track rod end

Wipers poor

Fail 24 Jan 2022 59,488 miles

Both front shocks corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes slightly split

Both rear tyres cracked

Both rear tyres on 2mm

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

Rear discs corroded

Slight brake bind on nearside rear

Slight play in offside track rod end

Wipers poor

Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,074 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 55,074 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 52,212 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear discs badly worn

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 10 Jan 2020 52,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front discs badly worn

Rear discs badly worn

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Slight splitting to both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 11 Jan 2019 45,537 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 36,007 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 36,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 31,075 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged / cracked but not showing white light

high handbrake travel

Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,815 miles

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

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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EJ61 CUA is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel 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 EJ61 CUA, 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 EJ61 CUA registered?

EJ61 CUA is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 11 November 2011.

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