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GJ61 CLX

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,373 mi
Last recorded113,373 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 CLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 113,373 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Radiator holder heavily corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 113,305 miles

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

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror damage, sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Radiator holder heavily corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,180 miles

Exhaust noisy middle baffles noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2024 106,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy middle baffles noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy middle baffles noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2023 89,152 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 89,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 81,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear axle, Rear shocks, Front Cross member.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,562 miles

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

RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Fail 20 Sep 2021 72,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

RADIATOR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,160 miles

Front crossmember slightly corroded

Knocking noise from steering rack area unable to pin point

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 65,160 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember slightly corroded

Knocking noise from steering rack area unable to pin point

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,545 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front crossmember/radiator support heavily corroded and holed in various places.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges.

Possible fault developing with front windscreen wipers.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 56,545 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front crossmember/radiator support heavily corroded and holed in various places.

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner and outer edges.

Possible fault developing with front windscreen wipers.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 50,982 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 50,982 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,061 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 37,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,089 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

all four road tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Aug 2016 27,020 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

all four road tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,078 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,470 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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GJ61 CLX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol 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 GJ61 CLX, 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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GJ61 CLX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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