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EJ61 XXY

2011 Renault Clio

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,274 mi
Last recorded83,274 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 XXY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 83,274 miles

Front radiator support panel rotten

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 83,274 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front radiator support panel rotten

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 78,561 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 67,306 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 63,420 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,509 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 59,258 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 59,258 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 57,642 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 52,985 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON THE HAND BRAKE LEVER

Fail 12 Jun 2019 52,985 miles

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

LONG TRAVEL ON THE HAND BRAKE LEVER

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,576 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON THE HAND BRAKE LEVER

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 28,230 miles

BOTH REAR AND O/S FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,759 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 26,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XXY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

EJ61 XXY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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The MOT history for EJ61 XXY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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