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GX61 FGV

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,584 mi
Last recorded84,584 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX61 FGV
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 84,584 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

front radiator mount crossmember corroded/holed

Fail 30 Jan 2026 84,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust back box outer skin corroding

front radiator mount crossmember corroded/holed

Pass 27 Jan 2025 80,824 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2025 80,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2024 76,763 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

Fail 7 Feb 2024 76,760 miles

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

damage to o/s/f wing

Pass 13 Feb 2023 73,245 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 73,244 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 62,547 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 62,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 53,214 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,395 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front fog lamp unit damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres, bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,106 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 42,106 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,846 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,253 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 26,253 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 18,352 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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GX61 FGV is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey 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 GX61 FGV, 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 GX61 FGV registered?

GX61 FGV is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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