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FV61 JBY

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,001 mi
Last recorded133,001 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 JBY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 133,001 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 122,306 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,149 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 103,978 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 103,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 94,698 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,699 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 86,697 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 75,157 miles

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

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf osr worn on edges perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 75,157 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf nsf osr worn on edges perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 69,839 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,952 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 64,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 42,921 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 42,921 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper/wing has sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,595 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 31,595 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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FV61 JBY is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV61 JBY, 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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FV61 JBY is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 November 2011.

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