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GJ61 EUR

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,153 mi
Last recorded117,153 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 EUR
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 117,153 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 117,153 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front lamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 103,000 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 103,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 99,329 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front shock dust covers split and adrift

spare tyre defective

spare wheel rim corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front shock absorber dust covers split and adrift

front tyres wearing on inner edge

spare tyre sidewall damaged slightly

spare wheel rim corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2022 93,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front shock absorber dust covers split and adrift

front tyres wearing on inner edge

spare tyre sidewall damaged slightly

spare wheel rim corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 91,154 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 85,127 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s door mirror casing damaged no sharp edges

spare tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2019 77,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

spare tyre sidewall cut to cords

Fail 27 Nov 2019 77,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

spare tyre sidewall cut to cords

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 63,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

slight wear offside rear tyre outer edge

Fail 21 Oct 2016 63,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

slight wear offside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 49,953 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,719 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 38,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 38,094 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 EUR is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EUR, 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 EUR is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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