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GL61 FBZ

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,321 mi
Last recorded58,321 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 FBZ
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 58,321 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 56,500 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 54,631 miles

Central Front Lower Radiator cross member is corroded.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 54,631 miles

Central Front Lower Radiator cross member is corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,317 miles

Central Front Lower Front cross member corroded, bottom of radiator mount.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 52,317 miles

Central Front Lower Front cross member corroded, bottom of radiator mount.

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,742 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 49,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,725 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 49,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 49,687 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 45,195 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 45,195 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 39,092 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 39,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,980 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,759 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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GL61 FBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc 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 GL61 FBZ, 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 GL61 FBZ registered?

GL61 FBZ is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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