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LR61 SMX

2011 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

52,882 mi
Last recorded52,882 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Renault Clio54,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 SMX
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 52,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 49,131 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 46,597 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,290 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2021 39,451 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 39,451 miles

Nearside Front 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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,899 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 35,898 miles

Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 32,505 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 32,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 27,442 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 23,402 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 23,400 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 18,971 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 18,971 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,442 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 9,908 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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LR61 SMX is a 2011 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR61 SMX, 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 LR61 SMX registered?

LR61 SMX is a 2011 Renault Clio, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is LR61 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 SMX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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