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EK61 JBZ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,581 mi
Last recorded106,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 JBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 106,581 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrosion under body and parts

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

exhaust bodged quite alot

Fail 28 Jun 2025 106,579 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrosion under body and parts

covers under body restricting full inspection of vehicle

exhaust bodged quite alot

Pass 14 Jun 2024 101,832 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,655 miles

Front crossmember corroded and dangerous however is not near prescribed area strength

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrossion under body and parts

Fail 1 Apr 2023 94,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front crossmember corroded and dangerous however is not near prescribed area strength

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

corrossion under body and parts

Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,389 miles

Front cross member corroded

corrosion under body and parts

oil leek

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 74,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 69,105 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,350 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 59,350 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 37,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 37,518 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EK61 JBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EK61 JBZ, 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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EK61 JBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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