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GJ61 XHP

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,500 mi
Last recorded111,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 XHP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 111,500 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 108,657 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 103,189 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,518 miles

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

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 11 Nov 2020 86,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 86,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Flickering (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 80,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower fog light damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

only just passed emission test may require repairs or adjustments made

Fail 5 Nov 2019 80,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light damaged

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

only just passed emission test may require repairs or adjustments made

Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,673 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements both sides of vehicle lights not working on operation (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 75,673 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements both sides of vehicle lights not working on operation (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,189 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 71,189 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 60,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,157 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,898 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 36,898 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 XHP is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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