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LM61 TVF

2011 Renault Clio

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,070 mi
Last recorded158,070 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 TVF
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 158,070 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion (frame and suspension)

Fail 7 Oct 2025 157,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underbody corrosion (rear frame and suspension components)

Pass 15 Oct 2024 135,313 miles

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension)(front radiator supports)

Fail 14 Oct 2024 135,312 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension)(front radiator supports)

Pass 17 Oct 2023 127,326 miles

Front corrosion to radiator sub mount

Fail 13 Oct 2023 127,292 miles

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

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

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

Front corrosion to radiator sub mount

Pass 15 Sep 2022 120,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,448 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 104,448 miles

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 87,253 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 87,253 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 69,562 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 69,555 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 34,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 34,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 45,644 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 34,057 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 22,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM61 TVF is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LM61 TVF, 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 LM61 TVF registered?

LM61 TVF is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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