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GY61 DYS

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 DYS
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,288 miles

Front front cross member corroded

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 99,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front cross member corroded

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

Pass 10 Nov 2024 82,221 miles

Front Radiator support corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 74,933 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 74,923 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,798 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 62,798 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,160 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 53,160 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 30,710 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 30,095 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 30,095 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 23,148 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge perished

Offside Front tyre outer edge perished

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,691 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge perished

Offside Front tyre outer edge perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 20,691 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge perished

Offside Front tyre outer edge perished

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 17,554 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge perished

Offside Front tyre outer edge perished

Fail 29 Oct 2016 17,554 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge perished

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge perished

Offside Front tyre outer edge perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 14,323 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 14,323 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 11,009 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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GY61 DYS is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DYS, 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 GY61 DYS registered?

GY61 DYS is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 5 October 2011.

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