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LJ61 BLX

2011 Renault Clio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,666 mi
Last recorded113,666 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ61 BLX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 113,666 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 113,647 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,987 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 86,070 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 86,028 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 81,539 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 81,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 74,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 74,762 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 53,494 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2014 42,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,485 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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LJ61 BLX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJ61 BLX, 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 LJ61 BLX registered?

LJ61 BLX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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