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GY61 BYP

2011 Renault Clio

Silver Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

127,245 mi
Last recorded127,245 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 BYP
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 127,245 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 127,183 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2024 123,328 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 123,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2023 119,878 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 116,420 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear tyres are fitted the wrong way (inside/outside)

Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear tyres fitted the wrong way round (inside/outside

Fail 1 Apr 2021 113,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear tyres fitted the wrong way round (inside/outside

Pass 15 May 2019 107,821 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 13 May 2019 107,821 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake lever high ,requires adjustment

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2018 90,376 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 2 Apr 2018 90,352 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle recorded imbalance 31% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre bald edges

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Apr 2017 74,051 miles

both front tyres worn edges

brake pedal rubber worn through

nearside front side light intermitantly working

offside front shock absorber dust boot split

spanner light / eml on

Fail 30 Mar 2017 73,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn edges

brake pedal rubber worn through

nearside front side light intermitantly working

offside front shock absorber dust boot split

spanner light / eml on

Pass 28 Mar 2016 57,507 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on 3mm

Offside Rear Inner uneven tyre wear

Fail 4 Mar 2016 56,682 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear metal in tyre

Offside Rear Inner stepped tyre wear

spare wheel loose but held within unit

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GY61 BYP is a 2011 Renault Clio in Silver with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GY61 BYP, 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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GY61 BYP is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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