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EJ61 USV

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,963 mi
Last recorded71,963 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 USV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2025 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Apr 2024 70,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,958 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 16 Mar 2023 67,949 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Feb 2022 65,787 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake slight travel

Fail 7 Feb 2022 65,787 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake slight travel

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 10 Feb 2021 62,324 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 60,094 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2020 60,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 54,458 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 54,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2017 43,888 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2017 43,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,136 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 26,534 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 25,183 miles

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 USV is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc 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 EJ61 USV, 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 USV registered?

EJ61 USV is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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