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FIW 661

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,232 mi
Last recorded94,232 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 661
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 94,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,410 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 87,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 80,041 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 80,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2023 72,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 65,777 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 65,775 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 61,576 miles

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

o/s/f brake sticking.

wipers worn.spare wheel loose.

Fail 5 Mar 2021 61,573 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake sticking.

wipers worn.spare wheel loose.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,058 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2019 48,079 miles

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

front radiator support frame slightly corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 47,736 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

front radiator support frame slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 39,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 31,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,124 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 22,373 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FIW 661 is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FIW 661, 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 FIW 661 registered?

FIW 661 is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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