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FR61 GHO

2011 Renault Clio

Beige Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR61 GHO
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 81,838 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 81,838 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 76,156 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 76,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,591 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 67,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has multiple tears through to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Oct 2022 55,796 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn close to the limit

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Fail 13 Oct 2022 55,790 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

front brake discs inner face's starting to rust

front brake pad(s) wearing low

nearside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre worn close to the limit

offside front lower suspension arm rubber bush starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,422 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 50,419 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hard plastic boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,766 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 44,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 38,184 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 38,181 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 34,762 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 34,762 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 30,521 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 24,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall not exposing any cords

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall not exposing any cords

Pass 13 Oct 2014 12,253 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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FR61 GHO is a 2011 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FR61 GHO, 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 FR61 GHO registered?

FR61 GHO is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is FR61 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR61 GHO shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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