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EJ61 NVN

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,729 mi
Last recorded129,729 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 NVN
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 129,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 129,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 121,311 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 121,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 115,925 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (has been ran flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil not on dipstick on arrival used 2 Litres of oil to carry out full test

Radiator mount corroded

Sump corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 115,921 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split in backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (has been ran flat) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil not on dipstick on arrival used 2 Litres of oil to carry out full test

Radiator mount corroded

Sump corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,289 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 109,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,302 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 99,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 94,118 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 94,114 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2019 71,291 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Oct 2019 71,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 53,526 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 53,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 48,565 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2016 45,801 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,464 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 39,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Nov 2014 39,298 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 NVN is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NVN, 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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EJ61 NVN is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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