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GJ61 ETF

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,463 mi
Last recorded55,463 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 55,463 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 55,463 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connection (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,981 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,437 miles

front dummy subframe extension section rusted through

off side front, and both rear tyres perishing / deteriorating

rear subframe rusting

Fail 26 Mar 2024 47,437 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front dummy subframe extension section rusted through

off side front, and both rear tyres perishing / deteriorating

rear subframe rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2023 45,388 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,388 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 42,299 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 42,299 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 39,293 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 34,776 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 30,263 miles

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

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

Rear wiper split

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 30,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper split

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,696 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Jul 2017 25,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2016 22,215 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,709 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 14,199 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 ETF 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 GJ61 ETF, 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 GJ61 ETF registered?

GJ61 ETF is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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