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GL61 FYF

2011 Renault Clio

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 FYF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 77,641 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides are HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror defective (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 77,641 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides are HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior mirror defective (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 74,251 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted nsr and osr ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2025 74,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner steering arm has slight free play

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted nsr and osr ()

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2024 70,790 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,074 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,624 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 62,624 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 57,201 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 47,579 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 45,544 miles

Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Rear Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Inner tyre worn

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,509 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 33,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 26,790 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 22,547 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 FYF is a 2011 Renault Clio in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYF, 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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GL61 FYF is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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