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GJ61 ETV

2011 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 ETV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 88,642 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in the corner (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 88,642 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked in the corner (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,114 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at base (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 81,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at base (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,164 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at base (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 74,163 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside / offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at base (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 68,223 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 68,222 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake travel

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 64,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 64,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 55,798 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 50,780 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 50,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 44,180 miles

Handbrake slight travel

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,824 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Feb 2017 30,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Feb 2016 24,897 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 24,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 18,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Renault Clio reliability report

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GJ61 ETV is a 2011 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

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

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