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FG61 XJE

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

45,533 mi
Last recorded45,533 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 XJE
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 45,533 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 45,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 44,110 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 44,110 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 42,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective aero blade: slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop: os (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 42,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective aero blade: slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour PRS: replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp PRS: replaced bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced replaced bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced PRS: replaced bulb (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop: os (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 39,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 39,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 34,638 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 29,162 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 29,162 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 23,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 19,772 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 19,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,087 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 17,087 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,495 miles

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 14,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,080 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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FG61 XJE is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FG61 XJE, 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 FG61 XJE registered?

FG61 XJE is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 December 2011.

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The MOT history for FG61 XJE shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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