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EX61 FBJ

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,711 mi
Last recorded77,711 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 FBJ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 77,711 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at top near mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 75,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at top near mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 69,731 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 69,731 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 66,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,681 miles

rear tyre on/near limit ,,, poor

Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,225 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 19 Aug 2020 57,190 miles

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

front tyres worn

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 45,909 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 45,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 37,612 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 37,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 25,187 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 15,992 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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EX61 FBJ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EX61 FBJ, 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 EX61 FBJ registered?

EX61 FBJ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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